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1.       How did Lincoln die? (TEXT) Who caused his death and why did he do it? (TEXT) Do you think Lincoln would be as famous today if he had lived to a ripe old age?  2.       How did Lincoln’s body get back to Springfield? (TEXT) Was his body brought directly back to Springfield? (TEXT) If not, why? (TEXT)  3.       Why wasn’t Lincoln buried in the current tomb when he was first buried? (TEXT) Lincoln’s body was moved several times within the current tomb and finally was place in a concrete and steel vault 10 feet below the floor. What was the concern? (TEXT)  4.       Who else is buried in Lincoln’s Tomb? (TEXT, VIDEO)  5.       What do the statues on the four corners of the outside of the tomb represent? (TEXT)  6.       Why is the nose on the large bronze Lincoln head in front of the tomb so shiny? (TEXT, VIDEO) Do you think it really brings good luck? How do you think such ideas get started?