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While Lincoln is usually portrayed bearded, he first grew a beard in 1860 at the suggestion of 11-year-old Grace Bedell. She sent him a letter from Westfield,
United States Presidents. George Washington 1789-1797 Commander in Chief of Continental Army Set precedents- two terms, cabinet Strengthen new government-
Reconstruction 1865-1877 Rebuilding Southern states and gluing the north and south back together.
Reconstruction 1865-1877
United States Presidents
Reconstruction Plans Atlanta, Georgia shortly after the end of the American Civil War showing the city's rail yard and roundhouse in ruins.