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Obama and Lincoln. The connections, similarities, links, and paths of two presidents - Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln. Barack Obama seems linked to Abraham Lincoln by both desire and destiny. Barack Obama is born 100 years after Abraham Lincoln's 1861 Inauguration. Barack Obama becomes President 200 years after Abraham Lincoln's 1809 birth. Image: President Abraham Lincoln signals a grateful slave to rise. Image date of Lincoln is unknown, Obama and Lincoln. The connections, similarities, links, and paths of two presidents - Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln. Barack Obama seems linked to Abraham Lincoln by both desire and destiny. Barack Obama is born 100 years after Abraham Lincoln's 1861 Inauguration. Barack Obama becomes President 200 years after Abraham Lincoln's 1809 birth. The Official Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial on January 18, 2009. Barack and Michelle Obama and Joe and Jill Biden attend an inaugural ceremony and concert at the Lincoln Memorial. Biden and Obama delivered short speeches at the Lincoln Memorial. Obama said Lincoln is "the man who made this possible."
The Similarities and Connections Between President Obama and President Lincoln
President Barack Obama is inexplicably linked to President Abraham Lincoln.
President Barack Obama and President Abraham Lincoln
News Archives of Two Men With One Destiny
US forefathers made freedom a right. Lincoln made freedom a law. Obama made freedom a reality.
Barack Obama is born 100 years after Abraham Lincoln's 1861 inauguration.
Barack Obama becomes President 200 years after Abraham Lincoln's 1809 birth.

Photo portrait of US President Abraham Lincoln taken on April 10, 1865. In April 2005, 140 years after this April 1865 photo, Barack Obama opens the Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library in Lincoln, Illinois. Senator Barack Obama relaxes in his Capitol Hill office in the fall of 2002. On the wall behind Barack Obama are photos of President Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr.
Photo portrait of US President Abraham
Lincoln taken on April 10, 1865.		 Senator Barack Obama relaxes in his Capitol Hill office in the fall of 2002. On the wall
behind Obama are photos of President Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr.

The Connections Between President Barack Obama and President Abraham Lincoln
Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln have an inexplicable karmic bond. Aside from their tall, lanky look,
and the moral power of their rhetoric, they appear to follow an historic trail linked by a powerful destiny.
Some Obama-Lincoln connections seem to follow a divine pattern, while other links and associations come
from Obama's sense of responsibility to complete the dreams of Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr.
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OBAMA AND LINCOLN SIMILARITIES - Look & Style
Obama and Abraham Lincoln are both known to be open to new ideas and listen to criticism, and look for opinions from all sides.
Obama and Abraham Lincoln are both prolific speech writers and strong orators with a sense of morality in their rhetoric.
Obama and Lincoln are both tall and lanky. Both have a calming, confident demeanor and tone. Both men like to wear black.
OBAMA AND LINCOLN SIMILARITIES - Destiny
Obama becomes the first African-American US President. Lincoln gave freedom to slaves with the Emancipation Proclamation.
Obama and Lincoln both were presidents during times of great crisis: Lincoln with Civil War and Obama with financial crisis and wars.
Obama was born 100 years after Abraham Lincoln became President (1861/1961).
Obama is inaugurated President 200 years after President Abraham Lincoln's birth (1809/2009).
Obama and Abraham Lincoln were both lawyers who practiced law in the State of Illinois.
Obama and Abraham Lincoln were both US Senators representing the State of Illinois.
OBAMA CONNECTS WITH LINCOLN - Early Years & 2008 Campaign
Obama is a Lincoln scholar and often quotes from Abraham Lincoln's speeches, remarks, letters, and documents.
Obama delivered a speech at the Official Opening of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library in Lincoln, Illinois in 2005.
Obama announced his candidacy for President in Springfield, Illinois, the old state capitol where Abraham Lincoln lived and served.
OBAMA CONNECTS WITH LINCOLN - 2009 Inauguration
Obama's Inauguration theme is taken from a line in Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: "A New Birth of Freedom."
Obama and his family take a private night tour of the Lincoln Memorial days before Obama's 2009 inauguration.
Obama launches the official Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies with a speech at the Lincoln Memorial on January 18, 2009.
Obama takes a 137-mile train journey from Philadelphia to Washington mirroring Lincoln's train journey for his 1861 inauguration.
Obama takes the Presidential Oath of Office on Lincoln's Bible used at Lincoln's first Presidential Inauguration in 1861.
Obama dines on china replicas of the plates used by Lincoln during his presidency for Obama's 2009 Inaugural Luncheon.
OBAMA CONNECTS WITH LINCOLN - President Obama 2009
President Obama attends the Grand Re-Opening of Ford's Theatre on February 11, 2009 on eve of the Bicentennial of Lincoln's birth.
President Obama speaks at many functions on February 12, 2009 to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Lincoln's 1809 birth.
President Obama opens Abraham Lincoln Hall at the National Defense University in Fort McNair, Washington on March 12, 2009.

TWO MEN - ONE DESTINY
President Obama & President Lincoln - Similarities and Connections
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Two Men - One Destiny - President Obama and President Lincoln - Similarities and Connections. US forefathers made freedom a right. President Abraham Lincoln made freedom a law. President Barack Obama made freedom a reality.
US forefathers made freedom a right. Lincoln made freedom a law. Obama made freedom a reality.

All men are created equal.
America and the world matures with the election of President Barack Obama.
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President Abraham Lincoln is forever remembered for the 13th Ammendment - The Emancipation Proclamation. Two Men - One Destiny - President Obama and President Lincoln - Similarities and Connections. US forefathers made freedom a right. President Abraham Lincoln made freedom a law. President Barack Obama made freedom a reality.
Abraham Lincoln
February 27, 1860.
Photo taken the day of
Cooper Union speech.		 March 4, 1861
First Inauguration
Lincoln (top). Below -
Emancipation Proclamation		 March 4, 1865
2nd Inauguration
Abraham Lincoln
US Capitol Building.		 President  Abraham
Lincoln signals a grateful
kneeled slave to rise.
Image date unknown.		 Abraham Lincoln
November 8, 1863.
Abraham Lincoln was
assassinated in 1865.

October 20, 2008 issue of Time magazine featuring Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln on the front cover. 100 years after Lincoln becomes President Barack Obama is born.

200 years after Lincoln is born Barack Obama becomes President.

 Abraham Lincoln championed the abolition of slavery. During the Civil War Lincoln used the war powers
of the presidency to declare the Emancipation Declaration whereby he declared that "all persons held as
slaves within any State ... shall be forever free."

Lincoln was inaugurated as President in 1861. Lincoln was inaugurated on the 4th day of the month.

Barack Obama was born in 1961. Obama was born on the 4th day of the month.

Barack Obama is the 44th President.

In 2008, 147 years after Lincolns 1861 Inauguration, the 47 year old Obama is elected President.

Barack Obama is born 100 years after Lincoln becomes President and Obama becomes President 200
years after Lincoln's birth.

Lincoln becomes President on March 4, 1861. Obama was born on August 4, 1961.
Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. Obama becomes President on January 20, 2009.

 You get the sense this is all divine destiny.
TIME 10/27/08
Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln on the front cover of Newsweek magazine in the November 24, 2008 issue.
Newsweek 11/24/08
Obama is an avid reader of Lincoln books and documents and often quotes Lincoln.
Obama with newly released Lincoln book. President-Elect Obama leaves a friend's house for his motorcade in Chicago on 11/22/08. On November 19, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address during the Civil War, four months after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Obama carries a Lincoln book as he leaves
a friend's house in Chicago on 11/22/08.		 On November 19, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg
Address during the Civil War, four months after the Battle of Gettysburg.
The Gettysburg Address
November 19, 1863

The Gettysburg Address is considered by many to be Abraham Lincoln's most famous
speech.  Lincoln's Gettysburg address  is inscribed in the Lincoln Memorial.

The theme of his Obama's Inauguration is "New Birth of Freedom" from Lincoln's speech.

Although consisting of only 270 words and 10 sentences these words are often quoted:


Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in
Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so
dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a
portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might
live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.

But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground.
The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power
to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never
forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work
which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated
to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to
that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that
these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom
-- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.


There are several drafts of the Gettysburg address, and there are varied opinions of the speech as
spoken on November 19, 1863. On the right are archival images of the first draft (top image), second
draft (middle image) and the final version (bottom image) - as inscribed on the Lincoln Memorial.
Click on the images for a large view. 		Gettysburg Address - First Draft Page One - There are several known drafts of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and there are varied opinions of the speech as spoken on November 19, 1863. In this column are archival images of the first draft (top image), second draft (middle image) and the final version (bottom image). Click on the images for a large view.
Gettysburg Address - Second Draft - There are several known drafts of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and there are varied opinions of the speech as spoken on November 19, 1863. In this column are archival images of the first draft (top image), second draft (middle image) and the final version (bottom image). Click on the images for a large view.
Gettysburg Address - Final Draft as inscribed on the Lincoln Memorial - There are several known drafts of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and there are varied opinions of the speech as spoken on November 19, 1863. In this column are archival images of the first draft (top image), second draft (middle image) and the final version (bottom image). Click on the images for a large view.
President Obama and President Lincoln Connections & Events
In the News - 2009
March 12, 2009
President Obama Opens the Abraham Lincoln Hall at National Defense University
Fort McNair, Washington, DC
President Barack Obama is joined by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and military leaders at the National Defense University at Fort McNair in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama is joined by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and military leaders at the National Defense University at Fort McNair in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama is joined by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and military leaders at the National Defense University at Fort McNair in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama is joined by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and military leaders at the National Defense University at Fort McNair in Washington, DC. President Obama also unveiled a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln to dedicate the opening of Abraham Lincoln Hall at the university on March 12, 2009.
President Barack Obama is joined by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and military leaders at the National Defense University at Fort McNair in Washington, DC. President Obama also unveiled a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln to dedicate the opening
March 12, 2009
President Barack Obama is joined by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and military leaders at the National Defense University
at Fort McNair in Washington, DC. President Obama unveiled a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln to dedicate the opening
of Abraham Lincoln Hall at the University on March 12, 2009.
The Bicentennial Celebrations of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln on February, 12, 1809. Celebrations include remarks by President Obama at the US Capitol on February 12, 2009. Photo: The Lincoln Memorial on February 11, 2009. President Barack Obama and Lincoln's 200th Anniversary
President Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebrations 1809-2009
February 11-12, 2009
Archives of President Obama at Lincoln Bicentennial events.		 The Bicentennial Celebrations of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln on February, 12, 1809. Celebrations include remarks by President Obama at the US Capitol on February 12, 2009. Photo: President Obama speaks in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on February 12, 2009.
February 12, 2009
President Obama at the Lincoln Birthday Bicentennial Dinner
 Springfield, Illinois
President Barack Obama attends the 102nd Abraham Lincoln Association Banquet in Springfield, Illinois on February 12, 2009. President Obama delivered the keynote address as part of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Dinner ceremonies. President Barack Obama attends the 102nd Abraham Lincoln Association Banquet in Springfield, Illinois on February 12, 2009. President Obama delivered the keynote address as part of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Dinner ceremonies. President Barack Obama attends the 102nd Abraham Lincoln Association Banquet in Springfield, Illinois on February 12, 2009. President Obama delivered the keynote address as part of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Dinner ceremonies.
President Barack Obama attends the 102nd Abraham Lincoln Association Banquet in Springfield, Illinois on February 12, 2009. President Obama delivered the keynote address as part of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Dinner ceremonies. President Barack Obama attends the 102nd Abraham Lincoln Association Banquet in Springfield, Illinois on February 12, 2009. President Obama delivered the keynote address as part of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Dinner ceremonies. President Barack Obama attends the 102nd Abraham Lincoln Association Banquet in Springfield, Illinois on February 12, 2009. President Obama delivered the keynote address as part of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Dinner ceremonies. President Barack Obama attends the 102nd Abraham Lincoln Association Banquet in Springfield, Illinois on February 12, 2009. President Obama delivered the keynote address as part of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Dinner ceremonies. President Barack Obama attends the 102nd Abraham Lincoln Association Banquet in Springfield, Illinois on February 12, 2009. President Obama delivered the keynote address as part of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Dinner ceremonies.
February 12, 2009
President Barack Obama attends the 102nd Abraham Lincoln Association Banquet in Springfield, Illinois on February 12, 2009.
President Obama delivered the keynote address as part of the Lincoln Bicentennial Dinner ceremonies.

Read the complete text of President Barack Obama's Lincoln speech in Springfield Illinois.
February 12, 2009
President Obama at the Lincoln Birthday Bicentennial Congressional Celebrations
 Rotunda, US Capitol, Washington, DC
President Barack Obama in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 12, 2009 during the Lincoln Bicentennial Congressional Celebrations honoring the 1809 birth of President Abraham Lincoln. President Barack Obama is introduced in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 12, 2009 during the Lincoln Bicentennial Congressional Celebrations honoring the 1809 birth of President Abraham Lincoln. President Barack Obama speaks in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 12, 2009 during the Lincoln Bicentennial Congressional Celebrations honoring the 1809 birth of President Abraham Lincoln.
President Barack Obama speaks in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 12, 2009 during the Lincoln Bicentennial Congressional Celebrations honoring the 1809 birth of President Abraham Lincoln. President Barack Obama in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 12, 2009 during the Lincoln Bicentennial Congressional Celebrations honoring the 1809 birth of President Abraham Lincoln. President Barack Obama speaks in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 12, 2009 during the Lincoln Bicentennial Congressional Celebrations honoring the 1809 birth of President Abraham Lincoln. President Barack Obama speaks in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 12, 2009 during the Lincoln Bicentennial Congressional Celebrations honoring the 1809 birth of President Abraham Lincoln. President Barack Obama speaks in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 12, 2009 during the Lincoln Bicentennial Congressional Celebrations honoring the 1809 birth of President Abraham Lincoln. President Barack Obama speaks in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 12, 2009 during the Lincoln Bicentennial Congressional Celebrations honoring the 1809 birth of President Abraham Lincoln.
President Barack Obama is introduced in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 12, 2009 during the Lincoln Bicentennial Congressional Celebrations honoring the 1809 birth of President Abraham Lincoln. President Barack Obama speaks in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 12, 2009 during the Lincoln Bicentennial Congressional Celebrations honoring the 1809 birth of President Abraham Lincoln.
February 12, 2009
President Barack Obama speaks in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 12, 2009 during the
Lincoln Bicentennial Congressional Celebrations honoring the 1809 birth of President Abraham Lincoln.

Read the complete text of President Barack Obama's Lincoln speech at the US Capitol.
February 11, 2009
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
 attend Ford's Theatre Grand Re-Opening, Washington, DC
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Grand Re-Opening of Ford's Theatre in Washington on February 11, 2009. President Obama meets a Lincoln actor (photo), receives a copy of the Gettysburg Address, and speaks just below the box where President Abraham Lincoln was shot. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Grand Re-Opening of Ford's Theatre in Washington on February 11, 2009. President Obama meets a Lincoln actor, receives a copy of the Gettysburg Address, and speaks just below the box where President Abraham Lincoln was shot (photo).
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Grand Re-Opening of Ford's Theatre in Washington on February 11, 2009. President Obama meets a Lincoln actor, receives a copy of the Gettysburg Address, and speaks just below the box where President Abraham Lincoln was shot. Photo: The President and First Lady meet actor Sidney Poitier. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Grand Re-Opening of Ford's Theatre in Washington on February 11, 2009. President Obama meets a Lincoln actor, receives a copy of the Gettysburg Address, and speaks just below the box where President Abraham Lincoln was shot. Photo: The President and First Lady meet actor Sidney Poitier. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Grand Re-Opening of Ford's Theatre in Washington on February 11, 2009. President Obama meets a Lincoln actor, receives a copy of the Gettysburg Address, and speaks just below the box where President Abraham Lincoln was shot. Photo: President Obama kisses CBS News anchor Katie Couric. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Grand Re-Opening of Ford's Theatre in Washington on February 11, 2009. President Obama meets a Lincoln actor, receives a copy of the Gettysburg Address, and speaks just below the box where President Abraham Lincoln was shot. Photo: The President and First Lady meet actor Sidney Poitier. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Grand Re-Opening of Ford's Theatre in Washington on February 11, 2009. President Obama meets a Lincoln actor, receives a copy of the Gettysburg Address (photo), and speaks just below the box where President Abraham Lincoln was shot.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Grand Re-Opening of Ford's Theatre in Washington on February 11, 2009. President Obama meets a Lincoln actor, receives a copy of the Gettysburg Address (photo), and speaks just below the box where President Abraham Lincoln was shot. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Grand Re-Opening of Ford's Theatre in Washington on February 11, 2009. President Obama meets a Lincoln actor, receives a copy of the Gettysburg Address, and speaks just below the box where President Abraham Lincoln was shot (photo).
February 11, 2009
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Grand Re-Opening of Ford's Theatre in Washington on
February 11, 2009. President Obama meets a Lincoln actor, receives a copy of the Gettysburg Address, and speaks just
below the box where President Abraham Lincoln was shot.

Read the complete text of President Barack Obama's Lincoln remarks at Ford's Theatre.
FEBRUARY 2009
Obama Administration Releases 200th Anniversary Lincoln Commemoratives
US Postal Service and US Mint Release Special Stamps and Coins - Lincoln Postage Stamp Set and Lincoln Penny Coin Set
Lincoln in Court. BW Photo: Lawyer - 1858. The US Postal Service releases a set of four commemorative postage stamps honoring the 200th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth in 1809. Lincoln in Court. BW Photo: Lawyer - 1858. The US Postal Service releases a set of four commemorative postage stamps honoring the 200th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth in 1809.
Lincoln as a Rail Splitter - BW Photo: First Known - 1846 Lincoln in Court. BW Photo: Lawyer - 1858
Lincoln as a Politician Debating. BW Photo: Politician - 1860. The US Postal Service releases a set of four commemorative postage stamps honoring the 200th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth in 1809. Lincoln Meets with Generals. BW Photo: President - 1863. The US Postal Service releases a set of four commemorative postage stamps honoring the 200th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth in 1809.
Lincoln as a Politician Debating. BW Photo: Politician - 1860 Lincoln Meets with Generals. BW Photo: President - 1863
Lincoln Birth Early Childhood - The US Mint releases four new Lincoln penny coins featuring the life of President Abraham Lincoln in commemoration of Lincoln's 200th Anniversary. Formative Years Indiana - The US Mint releases four new Lincoln penny coins featuring the life of President Abraham Lincoln in commemoration of Lincoln's 200th Anniversary. Reverse Side - The US Mint releases four new Lincoln penny coins featuring the life of President Abraham Lincoln in commemoration of Lincoln's 200th Anniversary. Professional Life Illinois - The US Mint releases four new Lincoln penny coins featuring the life of President Abraham Lincoln in commemoration of Lincoln's 200th Anniversary. Lincoln Presidency - The US Mint releases four new Lincoln penny coins featuring the life of President Abraham Lincoln in commemoration of Lincoln's 200th Anniversary.
Lincoln Birth
Early Childhood		 Formative Years
Indiana		 Reverse Side
Lincoln Penny		 Professional Life
Illinois		 Lincoln Presidency
Washington, DC
February 11, 2009
The US Postal Service releases a set of four commemorative postage stamps honoring the 200th Anniversary of Abraham
Lincoln's birth in 1809. The US Mint releases four new Lincoln penny coins featuring the life of President Abraham Lincoln
in commemoration of Lincoln's 200th Anniversary.
JANUARY 10-20, 2009
OBAMA SURROUNDS HIMSELF WITH LINCOLN LEGACIES PRIOR TO INAUGURATION
Barack Obama's respect for Abraham Lincoln is shown by Obama's request
to take the Presidential Oath of Office on Lincoln's 1861 Inauguration Bible.

The burgundy velvet gilt-edged Lincoln Bible is displayed by, and entrusted to, the US Library of Congress.
On November 20, 2009 Michelle Obama holds Lincoln's Bible as Barack Obama is sworn in as President. On November 20, 2009 Michelle Obama holds Lincoln's Bible as Barack Obama is sworn in as President.
On December 23, 2008 it is announced that Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th US President on AbrahamLincoln's March 4, 1861 Inaugural Bible. This marks the first time the Lincoln Bible is used for another Inauguration.The burgundy velvet gilt-edged Lincoln Bible is displayed by Library of Congress curator Clark Evans. Barack Obama is inaugurated US President on January 20, 2009. On December 23, 2008 it is announced that Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th US President on AbrahamLincoln's March 4, 1861 Inaugural Bible. This marks the first time the Lincoln Bible is used for another Inauguration.The burgundy velvet gilt-edged Lincoln Bible is displayed by Library of Congress curator Clark Evans. Barack Obama is inaugurated US President on January 20, 2009. On December 23, 2008 it is announced that Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th US President on AbrahamLincoln's March 4, 1861 Inaugural Bible. This marks the first time the Lincoln Bible is used for another Inauguration.The burgundy velvet gilt-edged Lincoln Bible is displayed by Library of Congress curator Clark Evans. Barack Obama is inaugurated US President on January 20, 2009. On December 23, 2008 it is announced that Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th US President on AbrahamLincoln's March 4, 1861 Inaugural Bible. This marks the first time the Lincoln Bible is used for another Inauguration.The burgundy velvet gilt-edged Lincoln Bible is displayed by Library of Congress curator Clark Evans. Barack Obama is inaugurated US President on January 20, 2009. On December 23, 2008 it is announced that Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th US President on AbrahamLincoln's March 4, 1861 Inaugural Bible. This marks the first time the Lincoln Bible is used for another Inauguration.The burgundy velvet gilt-edged Lincoln Bible is displayed by Library of Congress curator Clark Evans. Barack Obama is inaugurated US President on January 20, 2009.
January 20, 2009
On Dec. 23, 2008 it was announced that Obama will take the Oath of Office as President on Abraham Lincoln's
March 4, 1861 Inaugural Bible - the first time the Lincoln bible is used for another inauguration (above).
On January 20, 2009 Michelle Obama arrives to the swearing ceremony holding Lincoln's bible (below).
Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office as President on Lincoln's 1861 bible (below).

Read the complete text of President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address.
Michelle Obama arrives for ceremonies with Lincoln's 1861 bible. Barack Obama arrives for swearing-in ceremony. Michelle Obama arrives for ceremonies with Lincoln's 1861 bible. Barack Obama arrives for swearing-in ceremony. Michelle Obama arrives for ceremonies with Lincoln's 1861 bible. Barack Obama arrives for swearing-in ceremony. Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. swears in Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. Michelle Obama holds Lincoln Bible from 1861 Inauguration for swearing in ceremony of President Barack Obama.
Bush and Cheney watch as Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. swears in Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States.
Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. swears in Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. Michelle Obama holds Lincoln Bible from 1861 Inauguration for swearing in ceremony of President Barack Obama. Michelle Obama holds Lincoln Bible from 1861 Inauguration for swearing-in ceremony of President Barack Obama.
The china selected for the Statuary Hall Inauguration Luncheon on January 20th
featured President Abraham Lincoln's original eagle design and color motif.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama pray at the Inaugural Luncheon at Statuary Hall at the US Capitol. The first course of the Inauguration Luncheon is be served on replicas of Lincoln china selected by Lincoln's wife Mary Todd Lincoln. Barack Obama received a Lenox crystal bowl as an Inauguration gift on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Click on the image for a larger image. President Barack Obama is introduced by First Lady Michelle Obama at the Inaugural Luncheon at Statuary Hall at the US Capitol. The first course of the Inauguration Luncheon is be served on replicas of Lincoln china selected by Lincoln's wife Mary Todd Lincoln.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama toast at the Inaugural Luncheon at Statuary Hall at the US Capitol. The first course of the Inauguration Luncheon is be served on replicas of Lincoln china selected by Lincoln's wife Mary Todd Lincoln.
The first course of the Inauguration Luncheon was served on replicas of Lincoln china selected by his wife Mary Todd Lincoln. Click on the image for a larger image.
January 20, 2009
 President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Inaugural Luncheon at Statuary Hall at the US Capitol.
After prayers, toasts, and introductions, the first course of the Inauguration Luncheon is served on replicas of Abraham
Lincoln's Presidential china. The china's eagle design and red-purple border motif was selected by Abraham Lincoln's wife
Mary Todd Lincoln. Barack Obama received a Lenox crystal bowl as an Inauguration gift at January 20th luncheon.

View more news and photos of President Barack Obama's Inauguration Day.
Barack Obama takes the same train journey as Lincoln took to his 1861 Inauguration.
Barack Obama boards the train at the 30th Street station in Philadelphia to begin his historic train journey.Barack Obama takes the same train journey as President Abraham Lincoln from Philadelphia to Washington on a 137 mile whistle stop trip. Obama's train, known as the Obama Express, stopped in Wilmington, Delaware to pick up Joe Biden, and a stop in Baltimore where he delivered another speech. Abraham Lincoln delivered over 100 speeches on his 1861 train journey. Barack Obama takes the same train journey as President Abraham Lincoln from Philadelphia to Washington on a 137 mile whistle stop trip. Obama's train, known as the Obama Express, stopped in Wilmington, Delaware to pick up Joe Biden, and a stop in Baltimore where he delivered another speech. Abraham Lincoln delivered over 100 speeches on his 1861 train journey. Barack Obama takes the same train journey as President Abraham Lincoln from Philadelphia to Washington on a 137 mile whistle stop trip. Obama's train, known as the Obama Express, stopped in Wilmington, Delaware to pick up Joe Biden, and a stop in Baltimore where he delivered another speech. Abraham Lincoln delivered over 100 speeches on his 1861 train journey.
January 17, 2009
 Barack Obama takes the same train journey as President Abraham Lincoln from Philadelphia to Washington on a 137 mile
whistle stop trip. Obama's train, known as the Obama Express, stopped in Wilmington, Delaware to pick up Joe Biden, and a
stop in Baltimore where he delivered another speech. Abraham Lincoln delivered over 100 speeches on his 1861 train journey.

View more news and photos of Barack Obama's Pre-Inauguration activities.
Watch the Official White House YouTube of President Obama's Whistle-Stop Train Tour on 1/17/09.
Watch the Official White House YouTube of President Obama's Whistle-Stop on January 17, 2009. Photo: Barack Obama takes the same train journey as President Abraham Lincoln from Philadelphia to Washington on a 137 mile whistle stop trip. Obama's train, known as the Obama Express, stopped in Wilmington, Delaware to pick up Joe Biden, and a stop in Baltimore where he delivered another speech. Abraham Lincoln delivered over 100 speeches on his 1861 train journey.
Barack Obama and the Lincoln Memorial - Destiny in Stone
The Official Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial on January 18, 2009. Barack and Michelle Obama and Joe and Jill Biden attend an inaugural ceremony and concert at the Lincoln Memorial. Biden and Obama delivered short speeches at the Lincoln Memorial. Obama said Lincoln is "the man who made this possible." The Official Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial on January 18, 2009. Barack and Michelle Obama and Joe and Jill Biden attend an inaugural ceremony and concert at the Lincoln Memorial. Biden and Obama delivered short speeches at the Lincoln Memorial. Obama said Lincoln is "the man who made this possible." The Official Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial on January 18, 2009. Barack and Michelle Obama and Joe and Jill Biden attend an inaugural ceremony and concert at the Lincoln Memorial. Biden and Obama delivered short speeches at the Lincoln Memorial. Obama said Lincoln is "the man who made this possible."
 January 18, 2009
 The Official Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
Barack and Michelle Obama and Joe and Jill Biden attend an inaugural ceremony and concert at the Lincoln Memorial.
Biden and Obama delivered short speeches at the Lincoln Memorial. Obama said Lincoln  is "the man who made this possible."

Read the text of Barack Obama's remarks at the Lincoln Memorial on January 18, 2009.
Watch the Official White House YouTube of Obama's Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
Watch the Official White House YouTube of Obama's Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial. Photo: The Official Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial on January 18, 2009. Barack and Michelle Obama and Joe and Jill Biden attend an inaugural ceremony and concert at the Lincoln Memorial. Biden and Obama delivered short speeches at the Lincoln Memorial. Obama said Lincoln is "the man who made this possible."
 
Recognizing the significance of Lincoln's presidency to the course of US history
Obama has often visited the Lincoln Memorial.
Obama promotes dog adoption in this 2007 PR photo with the Lincoln Memorial in the background. The three-logged dog's name is Baby. Barack Obama with his family 10 days before his presidential inauguration (right).
Obama promotes dog adoption in 2007 public relations photo with the Lincoln Memorial in the background (left).
Barack Obama visits the Lincoln Memorial with his family on January 10, 2009, 10 days before his inauguration (right).
Barack, Michelle, Malia, Sasha Obama leave the Lincoln Memorial with Secret Service agents after a private tour. Secret service agents watch as the Obama family leaves the Lincoln Memorial after a tour. Barack, Michelle, Malia, Sasha Obama leave the Lincoln Memorial with Secret Service agents after a private tour. Barack, Michelle, Malia, Sasha Obama leave the Lincoln Memorial with Secret Service agents after a private tour. Barack, Michelle, Malia, Sasha Obama leave the Lincoln Memorial with Secret Service agents after a private tour.
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Barack, Michelle, Malia, Sasha Obama leave the Lincoln Memorial in Washington after a private evening tour. Obama prefers the
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The Inscription Behind the Statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial
President Barack Obama has visited the Lincoln Memorial often - recognizing the significance of Lincoln's presidency to the course of US history. The five-line inscription etched into the Lincoln Memorial wall reads: IN THIS TEMPLE - AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE - FORM WHOM SAVED THE UNION - THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN - IS ENSHRINED FOREVER. President Barack Obama has visited the Lincoln Memorial often - recognizing the significance of Lincoln's presidency to the course of US history. The five-line inscription etched into the Lincoln Memorial wall reads: IN THIS TEMPLE - AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE - FORM WHOM SAVED THE UNION - THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN - IS ENSHRINED FOREVER. Barack Obama speaks at the Official Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial on January 18, 2009. Barack and Michelle Obama and Joe and Jill Biden attend an inaugural ceremony and concert at the Lincoln Memorial. Biden and Obama delivered short speeches at the Lincoln Memorial. Obama said Lincoln is "the man who made this possible." Photo of the Lincoln Memorial under construction in 1917. President Barack Obama has visited the Lincoln Memorial often - recognizing the significance of Lincoln's presidency to the course of US history. The five-line inscription etched into the Lincoln Memorial wall reads: IN THIS TEMPLE - AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE - FORM WHOM SAVED THE UNION - THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN - IS ENSHRINED FOREVER.
Night view of the Lincoln Memorial. President Barack Obama has visited the Lincoln Memorial often - recognizing the significance of Lincoln's presidency to the course of US history. The five-line inscription etched into the Lincoln Memorial wall reads: IN THIS TEMPLE - AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE - FORM WHOM SAVED THE UNION - THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN - IS ENSHRINED FOREVER. Overhead view of the Lincoln Memorial. President Barack Obama has visited the Lincoln Memorial often - recognizing the significance of Lincoln's presidency to the course of US history. The five-line inscription etched into the Lincoln Memorial wall reads: IN THIS TEMPLE - AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE - FORM WHOM SAVED THE UNION - THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN - IS ENSHRINED FOREVER. Barack Obama speaks at the Official Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial on January 18, 2009. Barack and Michelle Obama and Joe and Jill Biden attend an inaugural ceremony and concert at the Lincoln Memorial. Biden and Obama delivered short speeches at the Lincoln Memorial. Obama said Lincoln is "the man who made this possible."
The five-line inscription etched into the Lincoln Memorial wall reads:

IN THIS TEMPLE - AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE
FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION
THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN - IS ENSHRINED FOREVER
April 20, 2005
Opening Remarks by Senator Barack Obama at the Opening
of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Let me congratulate all of those who have helped to make this
wonderful vision a reality.

But we gather here today not to celebrate a building.
We gather to celebrate a man.

What is it that makes Lincoln such a seminal figure in our story?
How is it that this man, born in the backwoods of Kentucky, with
little formal education, homely and awkward, a man given to
depression and wracked with self-doubt, might come to represent
so much of who we are as a people, and so much of
what we aspire to be?

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