SpringfieldSpringfield, the capital of Illinois, is still proud of one of its citizens, who lived there more than 150 years ago. His name was Abraham Lincoln |
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Lincoln Home National Historic SiteLong ago, when Lincoln was just a smart lawyer, he lived and worked in Springfield. A house, where he lived from 1844 to 1861, is now open to public |
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Old State CapitolThe Old State Capitol, built in 1837-40, is popular among US presidents: both Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama made their candidacy announcements here |