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John F Kennedy Inaugural Program

Steven | March 20, 2009

Just a quick update, as I had large shipment of clipped autographs and letters come in late today, and I’m still sorting them.  I had to take time out to get this listed right away, however.  This is a beautiful John F. Kennedy Presidential Inaugural Program, still in its original mailer!  Absolutely wonderful condition. ___________________________________ [...]

Secret Message Found in Lincoln’s Watch

Steven | March 11, 2009

National Public Radio reports on a family legend about Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War that turns out to be true! Watchmaker Jonathan Dillon as an old man told his family that he had been employed at a Washington DC jewelry store in 1861, when the recently-elected President sent his favorite pocket [...]