12/44.- Chicago, Lincoln Statue

There are also a number of other interesting things to see in and around Millennium Park, for instance this statue of Abraham Lincoln by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Lincoln is a particularly popular figure here in the state of Illinois, given that he spent an important part of his career as an Illinois lawyer and member of Congress.

The state capital of Springfield, about a three-hour drive south of Chicago, is particularly known for its Lincoln sites, including Lincoln's tomb, Lincoln's Presidential Library and Museum, and Lincoln's Home. Now let's venture back into the downtown area ...

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