The Lincoln Statue

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This undated photograph of the Lincoln Statue was taken before the statue was moved in 1967. Image courtesy of the Library of Congress, Rare Book and Special Collections Division, Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana.

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By Allie Honican
President Herbert Hoover sent the telegram that unveiled the Lincoln Statue in 1930. Over 40,000 people gathered in Spokane on Armistice Day to view the bronze statue that many had contributed donations to help build. As early as 1922 the Lincoln…