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Abraham Lincoln's Presidency: Trials and Triumphs Lesson PlanAbraham Lincoln's Presidency: Trials and Triumphs Lesson Plan
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Abraham Lincoln's Presidency: Trials and Triumphs

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Eighth graders access the TDC database and view the Brady photos, which depict Abraham Lincoln throughout various times in history. They analyze the photos and discuss the reasons for the changes in President Lincoln's appearance over time.

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8th
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Social Studies & History
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