Lincoln, 1865 - 2015.

[RJNorton]

(03-20-2015 05:46 PM)Gene C Wrote:  I've always been partial to the story of young Abraham Lincoln rescuing his dog in the icy Wabash River - Fido

Gene, I agree - that is a good one.

There is another story that I like but do not know whether or not it's apocryphal. If anyone knows of a primary source for this story please post! I have seen the story in quite a few books. If true it took place as Lincoln was leaving the White House for his last carriage ride with Mary. The story goes:

As he was coming down the stairway a one-armed soldier said: "I would almost give my other hand if I could shake that of Abraham Lincoln."

"You shall do that and it shall cost you nothing, my boy! " said the President.

"He grasped my hand and held it," said the soldier, "while he asked my name and regiment and where I lost my arm; and said I was a brave soldier, and a lot of pleasant things."