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Kids’ Advice to Lincoln

Kids’ Advice to Lincoln

In 1860, an eleven-year-old girl named Grace Bedell wrote a letter to President Lincoln, suggesting he grow a beard, as his face appeared too thin.

Young George Washington

Young George Washington

Father, I cannot tell a lie. I chopped down the cherry tree. Also, I’m the one who set the puppies and the kittens on fire. Also, I copped a feel from Aunt Esmeralda while she was pouring tea. Also, I gave Grandpa Arnold turpentine and told him it came from your liquor cabinet.