In the Nevada Assembly chambers there is a portrait that hangs behind the speaker's podium. The portrait is of Abraham Lincoln. It was purchased and displayed in 1915 in order to show Nevada's appreciation to the President and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Nevada.
When it was unveiled, Governor Boyle announced "The portrait, suspended where it is, should inspire legislators to give to the people the best that is in them when enacting legislation" (NVLCB, 1999)
In the 1950's, teenagers had made their way into the chambers to do some target practice. They were never caught and President Lincoln was shot, three times. Since then it has been cleaned, restored, and continues to hang in its rightful place.
The Nevada Government has shown their appreciation to President Lincoln in many other ways, (Lincoln County, Mount Lincoln, Lincoln Peak, Lincoln Creek, Lincoln Hall) but none so curious and fascinating as the 'Nevada Lincoln'. Happy President's Day!
(Research from NVLCB, 1999)
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This is a great story. Yet another fun fact about our great state.
Jessy's Mom
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