Abraham Lincoln Artifacts (16 images)

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)

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)

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)

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)