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Civil War Exhibit Opens April 12 in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library is marking the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.

The Springfield library has a new exhibit opening that features pictures, letters, sketches and songs from the Illinois men who fought on the side of the Union against Confederate forces during the war.

The exhibit is called "Illinois Answers the Call: Boys in Blue." It opens April 12 and will run through Dec. 30.

The display includes pictures of the soldiers, diaries and artifacts. Among the featured items is a commission for Illinois native General Benjamin Grierson that was signed by Abraham Lincoln. But that military commission will only be on display until June 1.

Online: www.presidentlincoln.org

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03 29 11 by Newsroom
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