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Was this the face that captivated a nation? Right here in Lincoln Square stands a bronze testament to a younger Abraham Lincoln, one devoid of the iconic beard he would later wear. The Chicago Lincoln, designed by Lloyd Ostendorf and brought to life by sculptor Avard Fairbanks, presents us with a Lincoln on the cusp of destiny. Dedicated on October 16, 1956, this statue captures Lincoln not as the grizzled war president, but as he might have appeared during his visits to Chicago in the 1850s. Imagine him, a rising lawyer, attending the River and Harbor Convention or strategizing with his future Vice President, Hannibal Hamlin. This sculpture, however, is more than just a likeness. It embodies the spirit of Lincoln’s famous words, inscribed on the pedestal: “FREE SOCIETY IS NOT, AND SHALL NOT BE A FAILURE.” These words, spoken by Lincoln in Chicago in 1856, resonate with even greater power when you consider the tumultuous years that lay ahead for him and for the nation he would lead. The Chicago Lincoln stands as a powerful reminder of the man behind the legend, a man who shaped the destiny of a nation and whose legacy continues to inspire us today.

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