Was Lincoln's Depression a Blessing?

[STS Lincolnite]

Bill,

I agree. I would like to see more artistic representations of Lincoln laughing. The ones I can think of are mostly in political cartoons and in those cases most are not meant to be flattering of Lincoln’s sense of humor.

I always thought Lincoln had a hint of a smile in the February 5, 1865 series photos by Gardner (see attached examples).

I also was very recently (today!) made aware of a new Lincoln statue where he is depicted laughing (Thanks Dave W!). It is in Naperville, IL and was just dedicated this past winter. (see attached photo).