While not a designated federal holiday, Abraham Lincoln's Birthday on February 12th is celebrated by many in the United States. Illinois recognizes Lincoln's birthday as a state holiday. A wreath is ceremonially placed at the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the life of the former President of the United States. February 12, 2009, marks Lincoln's 200th or bicentennial birthday.Los Angeles Times: Illinois Celebrates Lincoln's 200th Birthday (February 10, 2009)
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Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809
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Lincoln was the 16th President of the US
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Several states and historical societies planned events for Lincoln's 200th birthday in 2009MSNBC: Party Planned Near Lincoln Birthplace (February 12, 2009)
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At noon on February 12, 2009, schools, churches, businesses and other establishments will ring bells for two full minutes at noon in honor of Lincoln's birthdaySTLtoday.com: Illinois celebrate's Lincoln's birthday with festivities and an appearance by Obama (February 12, 2009)
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President Barack Obama will honor Lincoln's bicentennial birthday by speaking at the Abraham Lincoln Association's annual banquet dinner in Springfield, IllinoisSTLtoday.com: Illinois celebrate's Lincoln's birthday with festivities and an appearance by Obama (February 12, 2009)
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On the night before Lincoln's 200th birthday, President Obama attended a performance at the Ford TheatreChron.com: Obama to Celebrate Lincoln's 200th Birthday (February 12, 2009)
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The Ford's Theater reopened in February 2009 after undergoing 18--months of refurbishmentBloomberg.com: Obama Says Lincoln's Legacy Lives on as... (February 12, 2009)
