Lincoln telling a joke to a group of friends.During the dark days of the Civil War, Lincoln would often tell funny stories to his friends. Lincoln told his friends, "Were it not for this occasional vent, I would die. I must laugh to keep from crying."

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Subject: Lincoln telling a joke to a group of friends.

Description: During the dark days of the Civil War, Lincoln would often tell funny stories to his friends. Lincoln told his friends, "Were it not for this occasional vent, I would die. I must laugh to keep from crying."
Picture is on page 117 of Abraham Lincoln, the Boy ~ the Man

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