The Dec. 12th Chicago Tribune also had an article about the Smithsonian's new exhibits in Washington, DC. Ten new exhibits are opening: five brand new and five centering on the life of Abraham Lincoln.
Five of them will feature the Obama-Lincoln connection and will also give the institution a jump on the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth in 2009.
The opening of the exhibit are tied to the inauguration on Jan. 20th.
The Smithsonian's American History Museum has "Abraham Lincoln:An Extraordinary Life" features 60 items used or owned by Lincoln, including the top hat he wore to Ford's Theater.
The Art Museum is commemorating Lincoln's second inaugural ball which took place in its building, the old US Patent Office. More than 4,000 guests were there the night of March 6, 1865.
The National Portrait Gallery is showing Lincoln images and opening a new exhibit, "Presidents in Waiting," a look at the 14 vice presidents who went on to become president.
The National Postal Museum has an exhibit of plate proofs for stamps that have honored Lincoln.
It's a Lincoln-Obama Thing. --Old Coot
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