The Lincoln Bible

[RJNorton]

I inquired about the Johnson Bible and just received this nice response:

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Mr. Norton,

Thank you for your interest in Andrew Johnson. The Bible used for Andrew Johnson's swearing in is on display at the Andrew Johnson Visitor Center museum. The catalog card states:

Inaugural Bible is the "Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments." When oath was taken, Andrew Johnson's lips rested on Ezekiel 11, verse 21. Bible was transmitted to Andrew Johnson by Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase April 30, 1865. Inside cover is inscribed: Andrew Johnson's Inaugural Bible.

If you have any further questions, please let us know.

Sincerely,

Kendra Hinkle
Museum Technician

Andrew Johnson NHS