Portraits of Abraham Lincoln

Alexander Hesler took this portrait of Lincoln while he was campaigning for President.
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Good Side
Alexander Hesler took this portrait of Lincoln while he was campaigning for President. "That looks better and expresses me better than any I have ever seen," Lincoln said. "If it pleases the people I am satisfied."

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