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Mary Lincoln, c. 1860–65 An 1867 lithograph of Abraham and Mary Lincoln and their sons, Robert and Thomas lithograph by Currier and Ives shows Abraham Lincoln with Mary Lincoln and their sons, Robert and Thomas ("Tad") During her White House years, Mary Lincoln faced many personal difficulties generated by political divisions within the nation.
The 1986 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986, and featured state Treasurer Kay Orr, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former Mayor of Lincoln Helen Boosalis. Incumbent Democratic governor Bob Kerrey did not seek a second term.
University of Nebraska, Lincoln Robert Leroy "Roy" Cochran (January 28, 1886 – February 23, 1963) was an American Democratic politician and the 24th Governor of Nebraska. Cochran was born in Avoca, Nebraska , and began his education in a sod school house.
2008 Nebraska Legislature votes to move State Fair Park from Lincoln to Grand Island by 2010; the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is set to acquire the park after the move and convert it into Nebraska Innovation Campus. [50] 2010. Population is 258,379. The 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games are held in Lincoln during the month of July.
26th governor of Nebraska, 4th ambassador to Denmark, 16th ambassador to Finland [81] George L. Sheldon (1870–1960) 1892 14th governor of Nebraska [82] Charles Thone (1924–2018) Law 1950 34th governor of Nebraska, Representative from Nebraska [83] Arthur J. Weaver (1873–1945) Law 1896 22nd governor of Nebraska [84] Toryalai Wesa (b. 1949 ...
More than 1,100 properties and districts in Nebraska are on the National Register of Historic Places. Of these, 20 are National Historic Landmarks. There are listings in 90 of the state's 93 counties. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted January 17, 2025. [1]
Renamed after President Abraham Lincoln, it became Nebraska's state capital in 1869. The Bertram G. Goodhue–designed state capitol building was completed in 1932, and is the nation's second-tallest capitol. As the city is the seat of government for the state of Nebraska, the state and the U.S. government are major employers.
In 1867, the first newspaper, the Nebraska Commonwealth, was established by Charles H. Gere. The Commonwealth became the Nebraska State Journal in 1868. By the close of 1868, Lincoln had a population of approximately 500 people. [10] In 1869, the University of Nebraska was established in Lincoln by the state with a land grant of about 130,000 ...