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Growing Up to Be President: Abe Lincoln

Lincoln had grown tall and vigorous, and as was customary in that day, a son under legal age was obligated to give any earnings to his father. Tom profited by hiring Abe out to help other farmers or business people. Lincoln did a bit of traveling in working for others. Finally, at the age of 22, Abe packed his few belongings and moved to New Salem, Illinois.

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