What inspired Abe Lincoln to grow a beard?

Name: What inspired Abe Lincoln to grow a beard?
Uploaded: 2015-04-15T14:58:03Z
Duration: P64S
Description: In our NewsHour shares moment of the day, a look at a less familiar Abraham Lincoln -- one without a beard. In honor of the anniversary of his assassination 150 years ago, hear how a letter from an 11-year-old girl may have inspired then-presidential candidate Lincoln to grow his iconic facial hair.

Clip: 04/15/2015 | 1m 4s

In our NewsHour shares moment of the day, a look at a less familiar Abraham Lincoln -- one without a beard. In honor of the anniversary of his assassination 150 years ago, hear how a letter from an 11-year-old girl may have inspired then-presidential candidate Lincoln to grow his iconic facial hair.

Aired: 04/15/15

Rating: NR

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What inspired Abe Lincoln to grow a beard?

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