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Yes, he did. He loved all animals, and when he moved into the White House, a couple of Nanny goats were acquired to keep the Lincoln Family's horses, company. President Lincoln's horse was "Old Bob", and the President rode him personally, or drove his own coach with "Old Bob" as the coach's horse. ( rather than hiring a Coachman).
On February 10, 1864, the White House Stables caught fire, and burned to the ground. Unfortunately, Willie's former Pony, Tad's Pony, 2 horses belonging to the President, 2 horses belonging to the President's Private Secretary, John Nicolay, and the all the goats perished in the fire.
When the President saw the fire, he rushed through a crowd, which had gathered, and began to break open one of the large doors with his own hands; but the building was full of fire, and none of the horses could be saved. The President had to be restrained by soldiers from rushing into the inferno. The officer in charge of the security detail he led Mr. Lincoln back to the White House. Later, the President was seen weeping at an East Room window.
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What directed Abraham Lincoln into leadership?
The loss of his first true love Ann Rutlege.
What two things did Abraham Lincoln love?
wrestling and handling with axe. (he did not like hunting or fishing because he hated to harm animals even for food)
How did Abraham Lincoln deal with northern sympathizers in Kentucky?
He kindly started a conversation with them and offered them books and most of all love and support which clearly made him the best president that's how he got along with them.
What are Abraham Lincoln's interests?
After his first true love died. His friends put Lincoln on a suicide watch. Lincoln said the only reason he did not kill himself is because he had not made a positive change in the world. Lincoln wanted to be remembered.
What did Abraham Lincoln believe in?
Abraham Lincoln was skeptical about organized religion, although he participated in church with his wife. Politically, he adhered to the beliefs of the Founding Fathers, especially with regard to representative democracy.
