Abraham Lincoln's prized possessions in peril

A large number of President Abraham Lincoln’s personal possessions have survived more than 150 years after his death. Many items are on display at the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Illinois. Adriana Diaz reports on how the artifacts could go to the highest bidder.

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[TLHaney]

It seems like something that would belong to a government sanctuary and not a private museum

[outdoorlife]

You know if we can give millions to other countries, we can help this museum out

[MrBreastGiveMeMoney]

Update; they announced they wouldn’t auction off any of the items

[paulthomas]

They should Not be sold period! They belonged to America's greatest President! Debt or No Debt, Mr. Lincoln would not want his Belongings sold. Have some respect !

[Brace]

The idea of these priceless artifacts of Mr. Lincoln being sold to private collectors is appalling. There are enough wealthy Americans in our country who step forward to prevent these artifacts from leaving the museum where the are cared for and protected for posterity.

[gloriahanes]

When I was a small child we visited the Detroit museum where Abraham Lincoln's rocking chair was on display. Back in the day you could sit in it and my teacher asked if anyone wanted to sit in the chair, and I was the only one who raised my hand. I felt a chill the moment I sat down in the chair, and I was beaming ear to ear. I still remember the day as if it was yesterday and the feeling I felt when I sat in the chair such energy came from this one piece of furniture. I always felt a connection to Abraham Lincoln and I have read every book I could find on this president.

[scottprovost]

All of his items belong in the Smithsonian! This is a travesty!

[garrettq]

There has to be a wealthy man somewhere with a soul. This museum needs help.

[sampeterson]

“Not any mismanagement of funds” Ma’am you owe $9.7 million dollars 😭😭

[TMarie]

So grateful that someone thought to save these items, back in 1865, so future admirers can see them!

[avelus]

To quote Indiana Jones: It belongs in a museum!

[sly]

I was there a couple of months ago and that place is amazing

[imperialnut]

They should go to his great great grandson Ralph C Lincoln

[neilsmith]

They had BETTER NOT be auctioned off. The Federal Government needs these items protected as if they were our national parks. They are as sacred as the Statue of Liberty or Mount Rushmore.

[jjturner]

To quote Dr. Jones: That belongs in a museum.

[notjesua]

The hat alone is worth more than a million, it’s iconic

[towns]

Please tell me this Debt was paid and these items didn’t leave Springfield!

[dravenlord]

I bet the government saved his DNA from that gloves!

[refosco]

I idk why but I wasn’t expecting the museum to be so elaborate 😮

[ETylerrr]

(I know it’s not good to give out my personal name on social media. But it is needed for my story) my names William mudd. My great great great great grandfather Samuel mudd was the doctor of John Wilkes booth. After Lincoln’s assassination he was out on trial and was sentenced to death. But then a turn in his trial and was sentenced to life. Then another president of the untied states pardoned him. He passed in 1883. Just thought it was crazy I had some relation to Abraham.