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Two Million Yen for Lincoln’s Wedding Ring
By Samuel P. Wheeler | December 16, 2008
I’m sure you have heard about the latest scandal involving foul-mouthed Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. LincolnStudies.com has been reporting on his unfortunate cuts to state historic sites since February 2007. New Salem was among the first to feel the crunch, then a number of other sites took a hit. Protests didn’t even seem to bother him.
But now the governor seems to have gone too far. The 74-page criminal complaint released last week was devastating. His days are numbered. Here’s hoping the new year brings with it a new governor for the state of Illinois.
Of course, Saturday Night Live did not miss this golden opportunity. Their parody even includes a reference to Abraham Lincoln (at about 3 minutes, 25 seconds).
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