President Abraham Lincoln and his family resided seasonally on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, which was founded in 1851 for homeless and disabled war veterans. Today, the National Monument and adjacent visitor center are preserved and operated by President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home, a 501(c)(3) public charity, on behalf of the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
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President Lincoln and Soldiers' Home National Monument Website
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