Lincoln in High-Def

This is a newly restored high definition picture of Abraham Lincoln shortly before he was assassinated. Click on the “full size” link below the picture. This is truly remarkable. The suffering that he had to deal with is fully evident in his eyes and he certainly looks tired. It’s also interesting because people think of him as dark-skinned, and thus dark-eyed. His contemporaries, however, always remarked upon his “grey” eyes. You can clearly see that in this picture. Fascinating. Check it out.