Amna Nawaz
Amna Nawaz
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What inspired Abe Lincoln to grow a beard?

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April 15, 2015

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In our NewsHour shares moment of the day, a look at a less familiar Abraham Lincoln -- one without a beard. In honor of the anniversary of his assassination 150 years ago, hear how a letter from an 11-year-old girl may have inspired then-presidential candidate Lincoln to grow his iconic facial hair.

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