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National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: Lincoln's Henry Rifle

For Students 9th - 10th
View the museum object record for a Henry rifle given to Lincoln at the start of the Civil War. Record includes a history of the firearm, making note of its design as the inspiration for the famously successful Winchester rifle that came...
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National Museum of American History: Sam Houston's Hunting Knife

For Students 9th - 10th
View a photo and read a brief description of Sam Houston's Hunting Knife.
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National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: Regimental Uniform Coat

For Students 9th - 10th
A photograph of the regimental uniform coat of an officer in the Continental Army. Includes a description of this particular coat and gives information about where the uniforms were manufactured.
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National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: Tricorn Hat

For Students 9th - 10th
See a picture of the tricorn hat, worn by militiamen in the Revolutionary War. You can also read about the history of this particular hat.
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National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: "I Want You" Poster

For Students 9th - 10th
View the iconic "I Want You" poster, versions of which were used to recruit forces for the U.S. armed services during both world wars. Also view the poster in context, with other posters and broadsides used to send Americans to war.
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National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: George Washington's Uniform

For Students 9th - 10th
View a photo and read a brief description of George Washington's uniform. Also includes an explanation of Washington's attention to the symbol of the uniform. Displayed in the National Museum of American History.