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威尼斯人娱乐场 Celebrates Lincoln's Bicentennial in February
Press Release 路 Monday, December 22, 2008

Washington, DC

Special Showing of the Original Emancipation Proclamation, Programs, and Films

The 威尼斯人娱乐场 will celebrate the 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln鈥檚 birth in February 2009 with a special showing of the original Emancipation Proclamation, as well as programs, lectures and films. These events are free and open to the public and will be held at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building in Washington, DC, which is located on the National Mall at Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets, NW, and is fully accessible. 威尼斯人娱乐场 Experience Exhibit Hours are 10 a.m.鈥�5:30 p.m. daily.

The Emancipation Proclamation!
**February 12-16, 2009 - Featured Document Display: The Emancipation Proclamation**
Thursday, February 12 through Monday, February 16, 2009
威尼斯人娱乐场 East Rotunda Gallery
In celebration of Lincoln's birthday and the Presidents' Day holiday, the 威尼斯人娱乐场 will display the original Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Lincoln. The special display of the Emancipation Proclamation is free and open to the public.

Special hours: Open extended hours until 6:30 p.m. on February 14鈥�16for viewing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Last admission is 30 minutes prior to closing.

Saturday, February 7, 2009, noon to 3 p.m.
Abraham Lincoln Family Day
Noon to 3 pm, throughout the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Experience
Join the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Experience in celebrating the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln鈥檚 birth with 鈥渉ands-on鈥� activities featuring the life and times of Abraham Lincoln, including:

• Create Your Own 鈥淧residential Proclamation鈥� (Lawrence F. O鈥橞rien Gallery Lobby)
• Archival Adventures (Boeing Learning Center)
• Decipher Secret Telegrams Sent to the Union Army (Presidential Conference Room Lobby)
• Listen to Stories About Abraham Lincoln, Especially for Younger Audiences (Madison Room)
• Don a Top Hat and Beard and Step Up to the Podium to Declare the Gettysburg Address (Jefferson Room)
• Build Your Own Log Cabin (Jefferson Room)
• Play Games from the Lincoln Era and Create Your Own Whirligig (Jefferson Room)
• Meet President Abraham Lincoln and First Lady Mary Lincoln
• Listen to the Songs of Lincoln鈥檚 Era

Monday, February, 9, 2009, at noon
Lecture: Lincoln the Inventor
Noon, Washington Room
Abraham Lincoln is the only President to hold a patent. Jason Emerson, author of Lincoln the Inventor, is the first historian to treat the subject of Lincoln鈥檚 鈥渄evice to buoy vessels over shoals鈥� as more than a historical footnote. While detailing and examining this mostly unknown aspect of Lincoln鈥檚 life, Emerson also discusses how Lincoln鈥檚 penchant for inventions and inventiveness helped to shape his political beliefs. A book signing will follow the program.

Thursday, February 12, 2009, at 6 pm
Lecture and discussion with Senator George McGovern on Abraham Lincoln
6 pm, William G. McGowan Theater
Author discussion with political figure, veteran, and historian Senator George McGovern speaking on his book, Abraham Lincoln, the latest in the Times Books American Presidents series. Sean Wilentz, editor of this series, will join Senator McGovern in the discussion. A book signing will follow the program. Please note the time change from usual evening programs; this program begins at 6 p.m.

Saturday, February, 14, 2009, at noon
Film: Young Mr. Lincoln
Noon, William G. McGowan Theater
The film Young Mr. Lincoln follows a 10-year period in Lincoln鈥檚 life before he became known to his nation and the world. From his boyhood days to his early law practice, director John Ford tells the story of the man who would eventually become known as 鈥淭he Great Emancipator.鈥� Stars Henry Fonda. (100 min., 1939)

Related Exhibition

Public Vaults permanent exhibition
The Public Vaults exhibition of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Experience features a Lincoln telegram, an image of Lincoln and his general after Antietam, a facsimile of all five pages of the Emancipation Proclamation, a letter congratulating Lincoln on his re-election, and an interactive exhibit about the Lincoln assassination and the Booth conspiracy.

To verify the date and times of the programs, the public should call the Public Programs Line at: (202) 357-5000, or view the Calendar of Events online. To request an accommodation (e.g., sign language interpreter) for a public program please e-mail public.program@nara.gov or call 202-357-5000 two weeks prior to the event. To contact the 威尼斯人娱乐场, please call 1-866-272-6272 or 1-86-NARA-NARA (TDD) 301-837-0482.

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For more information, contact the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Public Affairs staff at 202-357-5300.

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