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A charity auction of Abraham Lincoln artifacts raised $7.9 million May 21, 2025. The auction, at Freeman’s/Hindman in Chicago featured 144 items that were sold to pay off a $8 million debt of the Lincoln Presidential Foundation. The centerpieces of December, 1865's auction saw Lincoln's blood-stained leather gloves top-selling at $1.52 million.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff