Abraham Lincoln Artifacts(16 images)

An early photograph of Lincoln from 1846 or 1847 is on display at The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition "With Malice Toward None" at the Library of Congress in Washington on February 9, 2009. The exhibit opens to the public on February 12. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg) | License Photo

The bible used by Lincoln at his first inauguration, which was recently used by U.S. President Barack Obama at his swearing-in, is on display at The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition "With Malice Toward None" at the Library of Congress in Washington on February 9, 2009. The exhibit opens to the public on February 12. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg) | License Photo

A wanted poster made in the wake of Lincoln's assassination is on display at The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition "With Malice Toward None" at the Library of Congress in Washington on February 9, 2009. The exhibit opens to the public on February 12. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg) | License Photo

The last known photograph of Lincoln before his assassination, taken on March 6, 1865, is on display at The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition "With Malice Toward None" at the Library of Congress in Washington on February 9, 2009. The exhibit opens to the public on February 12. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg) | License Photo

Items in Lincoln's pockets the night he was assassinated are on display at The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition "With Malice Toward None" at the Library of Congress in Washington on February 9, 2009. The exhibit opens to the public on February 12. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg) | License Photo

John Sellers, Lincoln curator, gives an overview of The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition "With Malice Toward None" at the Library of Congress in Washington on February 9, 2009. Included are rarely displayed Lincoln treasures from the Library's extensive collections including the 1861 Inaugural Bible used in Lincoln's first inauguration and recently by Barack Obama for his swearing-in ceremony. The exhibit opens to the public on February 12. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg) | License Photo

Items in Lincoln's pockets the night he was assassinated are on display at The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition "With Malice Toward None" at the Library of Congress in Washington on February 9, 2009. The exhibit opens to the public on February 12. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg) | License Photo

The earliest known draft of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is on display at The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition "With Malice Toward None" at the Library of Congress in Washington on February 9, 2009. The exhibit opens to the public on February 12. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg) | License Photo

Members of the media view artifacts on display at The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition "With Malice Toward None" at the Library of Congress in Washington on February 9, 2009. The exhibit opens to the public on February 12. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg) | License Photo

The bible used by Lincoln at his first inauguration, which was recently used by U.S. President Barack Obama at his swearing-in, is on display at The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition "With Malice Toward None" at the Library of Congress in Washington on February 9, 2009. The exhibit opens to the public on February 12. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg) | License Photo

The initial draft of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation is on display at The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition "With Malice Toward None" at the Library of Congress in Washington on February 9, 2009. The exhibit opens to the public on February 12. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg) | License Photo

Dr. Billington, Librarian of Congress, gives an overview of The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition "With Malice Toward None" at the Library of Congress in Washington on February 9, 2009. Included are rarely displayed Lincoln treasures from the Library's extensive collections including the 1861 Inaugural Bible used in Lincoln's first inauguration and recently by Barack Obama for his swearing-in ceremony. The exhibit opens to the public on February 12. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg) | License Photo

The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition "With Malice Toward None" at the Library of Congress in Washington is previewed on February 9, 2009. Included are rarely displayed Lincoln treasures from the Library's extensive collections including the 1861 Inaugural Bible used in Lincoln's first inauguration and recently by Barack Obama for his swearing-in ceremony. The exhibit opens to the public on February 12. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg) | License Photo

Dr. Billington, Librarian of Congress, gives an overview of The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition "With Malice Toward None" at the Library of Congress in Washington on February 9, 2009. Included are rarely displayed Lincoln treasures from the Library's extensive collections including the 1861 Inaugural Bible used in Lincoln's first inauguration and recently by Barack Obama for his swearing-in ceremony. The exhibit opens to the public on February 12. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg) | License Photo

A bronze casting of a mask made two months before Lincoln was assassinated is on display at The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition "With Malice Toward None" at the Library of Congress in Washington on February 9, 2009. The exhibit opens to the public on February 12. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg) | License Photo

The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition "With Malice Toward None" at the Library of Congress in Washington is previewed on February 9, 2009. Included are rarely displayed Lincoln treasures from the Library's extensive collections including the 1861 Inaugural Bible used in Lincoln's first inauguration and recently by Barack Obama for his swearing-in ceremony. The exhibit opens to the public on February 12. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg) | License Photo