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This short chronicles Abraham Lincoln's presidency from his inauguration through delivery of the Gettysburg Address.
Top billed cast
Frank McGlynn Sr.Abraham Lincoln
Dickie MooreTad Lincoln
John HarronJohn Hay- Raymond BrownSecretary of War Edwin M. Stanton
Erville AldersonSecretary of State William H. Seward
Sibyl HarrisMrs. Scott
Nana BryantMary Todd Lincoln (uncredited)
Earl Dwire(uncredited)- Gordon HartEdward Everett (uncredited)
Edward LeSaintDoctor (uncredited)
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