Abraham Lincoln's prized possessions in peril

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  • čas přidán 17. 06. 2018
  • A large number of President Abraham Lincoln’s personal possessions have survived more than 150 years after his death. Many items are on display at the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Illinois. Adriana Diaz reports on how the artifacts could go to the highest bidder.
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Komentáře • 265

  • @TLHaney
    @TLHaney Před 4 lety +209

    It seems like something that would belong to a government sanctuary and not a private museum

  • @MrBreastGiveMeMoney
    @MrBreastGiveMeMoney Před 3 lety +74

    Update; they announced they wouldn’t auction off any of the items

  • @outdoorlife5396
    @outdoorlife5396 Před 3 lety +224

    You know if we can give millions to other countries, we can help this museum out

    • @cesarmartinez3933
      @cesarmartinez3933 Před 3 lety +5

      @Frogger How?

    • @kathryncarter6143
      @kathryncarter6143 Před 3 lety +1

      Ain't that the truth

    • @Ruebenbayona
      @Ruebenbayona Před 3 lety +1

      By we you mean we’re paying taxes and the country is kinda forced to give millions away since we still owe debut to other countries that helped America out in ww2

    • @outdoorlife5396
      @outdoorlife5396 Před 3 lety

      @@Ruebenbayona Would not surprise me if we were still paying WWII debt. I was really talking about the money will give away now, to countries who hate us. Or like the millions of dollars to put up illegals in motels. When the wall should be built and people should come in this country the way they do every where else

    • @outdoorlife5396
      @outdoorlife5396 Před 3 lety

      @@kathryncarter6143 you are right, we can help everybody else, but not our elderly, veterans or our people. We have kids here thinking there is no future, when we have people beating our doors down to get here

  • @paulthomas7243
    @paulthomas7243 Před 5 lety +295

    They should Not be sold period! They belonged to America's greatest President! Debt or No Debt, Mr. Lincoln would not want his Belongings sold. Have some respect !

    • @glowinggold9488
      @glowinggold9488 Před 4 lety +12

      why cant the gov pony up to keep this I a public museum?

    • @glowinggold9488
      @glowinggold9488 Před 4 lety +1

      @Rad JNope. wrong... and u will find out one day Maybe u will be able to apologize to him but u will prob have to wait in line.

    • @kermitthefrog9623
      @kermitthefrog9623 Před 4 lety +1

      @@glowinggold9488 k lol

    • @budrohsbeats
      @budrohsbeats Před 4 lety +1

      Yes I agree

    • @ReichX1000
      @ReichX1000 Před 4 lety +1

      It should be on the Lincoln library only

  • @Brace67
    @Brace67 Před 4 lety +128

    The idea of these priceless artifacts of Mr. Lincoln being sold to private collectors is appalling. There are enough wealthy Americans in our country who step forward to prevent these artifacts from leaving the museum where the are cared for and protected for posterity.

    • @PracticallyBlind
      @PracticallyBlind Před 2 lety +5

      So your lost for words at capitalism

    • @Brace67
      @Brace67 Před 2 lety +7

      @@PracticallyBlind The brilliance of your comment defies any reply.

    • @roballman5726
      @roballman5726 Před 2 lety

      Damn str8

    • @phillipgarrow2297
      @phillipgarrow2297 Před 2 lety +2

      If I had the money I would save it. You would think the federal government could help look at all the money they gave Iraq, Afghanistan to just name a few .

    • @lynnblevins3304
      @lynnblevins3304 Před rokem +1

      We're did the 23million dollars go?????

  • @scottprovost1788
    @scottprovost1788 Před 4 lety +258

    All of his items belong in the Smithsonian! This is a travesty!

    • @glowinggold9488
      @glowinggold9488 Před 4 lety +7

      I was wondering the same thing! Why.? Its like the swamp is showing their disdain even here.

    • @glorygracek.1841
      @glorygracek.1841 Před 3 lety +6

      I have heard that the Smithsonian isn't that reliable in displaying donations and some things disappear. They have something like 68 huge warehouses full of things people will never see. So maybe that has something to do with it.

    • @DerrickBoundsMusic
      @DerrickBoundsMusic Před 3 lety +4

      Not all belong there. He's from Illinois, we should have something here for us to visit. They have enough, in addition to a pew from from my church as the 1st black church established in Chicago at Smithsonian

    • @EmilyTienne
      @EmilyTienne Před 3 lety +2

      Wrong! They belong in Illinois, Lincoln’s beloved home -state.

    • @Max-nt5zs
      @Max-nt5zs Před 3 lety +1

      @@EmilyTienne uh no his home state was Kentucky...

  • @garrettq1977
    @garrettq1977 Před 6 lety +117

    There has to be a wealthy man somewhere with a soul. This museum needs help.

    • @garrettq1977
      @garrettq1977 Před 6 lety

      American Mysteries & Conspiracies Wrong.

    • @i_am_glove2046
      @i_am_glove2046 Před 4 lety +2

      Cliff Roberson Elon Musk

    • @concentratecorner1744
      @concentratecorner1744 Před 3 lety +1

      The thing is many would prob want the asset but allow the museum to still present it but in the end it is their item now in case they need to scramble for money

    • @CheddarCheese1984
      @CheddarCheese1984 Před 3 lety

      @@garrettq1977 What does this mean?

  • @sampeterson9800
    @sampeterson9800 Před 3 lety +14

    “Not any mismanagement of funds” Ma’am you owe $9.7 million dollars 😭😭

  • @gloriahanes6490
    @gloriahanes6490 Před 3 lety +14

    When I was a small child we visited the Detroit museum where Abraham Lincoln's rocking chair was on display. Back in the day you could sit in it and my teacher asked if anyone wanted to sit in the chair, and I was the only one who raised my hand. I felt a chill the moment I sat down in the chair, and I was beaming ear to ear. I still remember the day as if it was yesterday and the feeling I felt when I sat in the chair such energy came from this one piece of furniture. I always felt a connection to Abraham Lincoln and I have read every book I could find on this president.

    • @glikky
      @glikky Před 5 měsíci

      You technically rubbed elbow grease with President Abraham

  • @avelus5984
    @avelus5984 Před 4 lety +28

    To quote Indiana Jones: It belongs in a museum!

  • @2TMarie
    @2TMarie Před 3 lety +14

    So grateful that someone thought to save these items, back in 1865, so future admirers can see them!

  • @abrahamlincoln2679
    @abrahamlincoln2679 Před 3 lety +13

    You should give it back to me!

  • @sly7856
    @sly7856 Před 3 lety +5

    I was there a couple of months ago and that place is amazing

  • @neilsmith3249
    @neilsmith3249 Před 3 lety +4

    They had BETTER NOT be auctioned off. The Federal Government needs these items protected as if they were our national parks. They are as sacred as the Statue of Liberty or Mount Rushmore.

  • @dravenlord
    @dravenlord Před 4 lety +20

    I bet the government saved his DNA from that gloves!

    • @PauIieWalnuts
      @PauIieWalnuts Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, they said "While we do not have the technology to ressurect Lincoln, perhaps one day at a place called Jurassic Park, a madman with a amber-topped cane will create Mr. Lincoln again. This time as a "Velocaham""-President Washington

  • @imperialnut3146
    @imperialnut3146 Před 4 lety +72

    They should go to his great great grandson Ralph C Lincoln

    • @cookie9471
      @cookie9471 Před 3 lety +1

      Lol

    • @linodin0
      @linodin0 Před 3 lety +1

      Its cool that he still has lincoln in his name

    • @audreymai2773
      @audreymai2773 Před 3 lety

      @@linodin0 Why wouldn't he?

    • @2TMarie
      @2TMarie Před 3 lety +7

      Robert Todd Beckwith was the last of the Lincoln's, and he died in 1985, and had no children

    • @scottfulps2065
      @scottfulps2065 Před 3 lety +2

      Ralph Lincoln is not directly related to Abraham. The last direct descendant died in the 1980’s.

  • @pamelanething7685
    @pamelanething7685 Před 6 lety +21

    Please don't !

  • @D0NTREPLY
    @D0NTREPLY Před 3 lety +24

    just get bill gates or steve bezos to buy it. heck, $9mill is literally lunch money to those dudes.

  • @jjturner4424
    @jjturner4424 Před 3 lety +4

    To quote Dr. Jones: That belongs in a museum.

  • @crispychaos6768
    @crispychaos6768 Před 3 lety +8

    1:11 How come you made it seem like Lincoln didn't pay his debts when he was alive and well? As it turns out the Museum bought TOO much EXPENSIVE Lincoln stuff on a loan and couldn't pay it on time. Lincoln can't catch a break, the museum botched things.

  • @vigilantetophat5711
    @vigilantetophat5711 Před 4 lety +13

    My Favorite one is his tall top hat🎩

  • @Msflamingo-wl4qo
    @Msflamingo-wl4qo Před 4 lety +8

    This is beyond absurd. These Presidential, Historical items belong to the People of the
    United States.💕🇺🇸💕 Pres. Lincoln's personal effects shouldn't be auctioned off, only to be seen by a chosen few behind closed doors.

  • @towns316
    @towns316 Před 3 lety +5

    Please tell me this Debt was paid and these items didn’t leave Springfield!

    • @piusx8317
      @piusx8317 Před 3 lety +5

      The debt is in the process of being paid. They have until Oct, 2022 to pay it back. No items have been dold

  • @toniroberts8117
    @toniroberts8117 Před 3 lety +4

    I’ve seen stuff with less historical value go for millions of dollars on the Pawn Stars show. That would be insane if they got less than 9 million dollars for Lincoln’s hat.

    • @boydcochran4692
      @boydcochran4692 Před 2 lety

      Lincoln hat appraised by “a buddy of mine who knows about this stuff....mind if I give him a call?” Hat appraised for 7 million bucks. Pawn star employee: Now how much do you really want for it? I’m thinking $32.56. I mean it’s going to sit in my store and take up space and that price he quoted was full retail. So do we have a deal?

  • @E30Tylerrr
    @E30Tylerrr Před 3 lety +4

    (I know it’s not good to give out my personal name on social media. But it is needed for my story) my names William mudd. My great great great great grandfather Samuel mudd was the doctor of John Wilkes booth. After Lincoln’s assassination he was out on trial and was sentenced to death. But then a turn in his trial and was sentenced to life. Then another president of the untied states pardoned him. He passed in 1883. Just thought it was crazy I had some relation to Abraham.

    • @nickc8729
      @nickc8729 Před 3 lety

      Why was Booth's doctor put on trial??

    • @E30Tylerrr
      @E30Tylerrr Před 3 lety +1

      @@nickc8729 because while booth was fleeing after he killed Lincoln he got injured and the doctor (my ancestor) helped him without knowing he killed Lincoln and for this he was locked up but then pardoned. there’s lots of history about it on google. Pretty interesting

    • @nickc8729
      @nickc8729 Před 3 lety

      Ok, I never heard that part, that is pretty interesting, (also a pretty cool name, reminds me of that song " Mr Mudd & Mr Gold") 👍

    • @louism.3435
      @louism.3435 Před 2 lety

      God damn you are a real American 🇺🇸

  • @notjesua8267
    @notjesua8267 Před 3 lety +1

    The hat alone is worth more than a million, it’s iconic

  • @aberhamlincoln5095
    @aberhamlincoln5095 Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @JR-it2yc
    @JR-it2yc Před 3 lety +11

    The thought of priceless pieces of history being tucked away in some persons private collection for god knows how long is ridiculous.

  • @ChakatNightspark
    @ChakatNightspark Před 3 lety +2

    Think Government should step in and get those items. so they can keep the items safe and put on display.

  • @kathryncarter6143
    @kathryncarter6143 Před 4 lety +10

    Can't we get a DNA sample of those blood stained gloves?

  • @brucewayne5504
    @brucewayne5504 Před 3 lety +7

    No Mismanagement, yea right story of America

  • @massey3129
    @massey3129 Před 9 měsíci

    Maybe if they put those items out for view instead of hidden away in a vault, the museum would get more paying visitors to tour the museum.

  • @DivinePeace1102
    @DivinePeace1102 Před 5 měsíci +1

    These artifacts should not be in the possession of any private person or organization. But rather, in the possession of the Smithsonian Institution.

  • @user-yq9ko7vu7c
    @user-yq9ko7vu7c Před 3 měsíci

    This stuff need to be in Lincoln family members not in museum

  • @abrahamlincoln954
    @abrahamlincoln954 Před 3 lety +7

    Blimey, How Did You Find These!

  • @robd1329
    @robd1329 Před 3 lety +3

    This should not be sold...it should be in a museum for all to see!....not in some rich guys closet!

  • @boathousejoed9005
    @boathousejoed9005 Před 6 lety +12

    Uh...lets go over the books...how many 1st class tickets were purchased etc.You just don't come up 9million in the hole overnight.

  • @colbycrawford8969
    @colbycrawford8969 Před 3 lety +3

    What a crock! The items should in the Smithsonian!

  • @mrfester42
    @mrfester42 Před 3 lety +1

    "As people called out, ""Good evening Mr. Lincoln"", he donned that hat"! WHAT? That's nonsense. He would have tipped his hat. Donned means "to put on".

  • @karen.S268
    @karen.S268 Před 10 měsíci

    Maybe they should investigate why there is such a shortfall.

  • @toniroberts8117
    @toniroberts8117 Před 3 lety +2

    How odd that our billionaire president at the time didn’t jump on helping out his favorite president.

  • @FlightzEnjoyer
    @FlightzEnjoyer Před 2 lety +1

    I miss it…
    😪

  • @charlieinfinite9434
    @charlieinfinite9434 Před 3 lety +1

    Any update on this?

  • @connieshout1122
    @connieshout1122 Před 2 lety

    Reading other comments. Yes was our greatest president and needs to be remembered and honored as such.

  • @QuantumG432
    @QuantumG432 Před rokem

    50 yrs ago I touched and visually examined Lincoln’s blood. It was a moment I will never forget.

  • @ericportman6418
    @ericportman6418 Před 3 lety +6

    Call mckenzie bezos, I heard she has a lil extra money to spare

  • @dylanfeeney9904
    @dylanfeeney9904 Před 3 lety +3

    Seriously? Priceless artifacts sold off? As Indiana Jones put it best they belong in a museum.

  • @bobsag
    @bobsag Před 9 měsíci

    “We would encourage them to not view it as a bailout but rather as an opportunity to give back to the man who's done so much for us.” -Dr. Carla Knorowski
    What a muppet.

  • @markvann9347
    @markvann9347 Před 3 lety +1

    So you spent 23 million and didn't even have a plan to pay the bill? What was the point in even acquiring them to simply sell them off, because of lack of foresight on the museums part? SMH

  • @williammize8270
    @williammize8270 Před 3 lety +4

    Too much greed in this country right😂😁😣😥😝🤕😭

  • @stuartplumb-si5xt
    @stuartplumb-si5xt Před 2 měsíci

    Auctioneers should be ashamed of themselves!!!!! This is an embarrassment!!!😢😢😢😢

  • @leucianreynolds1393
    @leucianreynolds1393 Před rokem

    I wish I could have it all

  • @garybender432
    @garybender432 Před 8 měsíci

    Illinois should pony up the money to keep these things in the state and where everyone can see them. No one person should own them.

  • @mr16325
    @mr16325 Před 3 lety +1

    It’s been years now, what happened with all this

  • @kitty87657856
    @kitty87657856 Před 2 lety

    The idea of them now going to family of lincoln instead of ever being sold. I am a relative and would prefer they stay with family than ever in unaware hands.

  • @fireblaze3620
    @fireblaze3620 Před 3 lety

    Does anyone know what happened to thoses items?

  • @libertyann439
    @libertyann439 Před 5 měsíci

    So, I wonder what happened to the collection?

  • @royjacobson5561
    @royjacobson5561 Před 2 lety

    It should never sell, because it is a history and it should be remind in museum.

  • @davidgarcia9372
    @davidgarcia9372 Před 2 lety

    Who ever is the president of Lincoln cars can buy each item and have an displayed in the building or dealerships

  • @bobbobby8955
    @bobbobby8955 Před 2 lety

    Right his stuff and should not be sold off the museum she stay open should not have to have donations or anything like that the government should be paying for it

  • @gloriahanes6490
    @gloriahanes6490 Před 3 lety +1

    President Abraham Lincoln's personal possessions up for grabs and going to the highest bidder. Release his possessions to the White House for protection and have these items placed on display. I have only one possession which was given to Abraham Lincoln when he was in office, and I was planning to donate it to the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Illinois now I have changed my mind if it is only going to go up for auction. Its a Rococo Revival G. Silver filigree box inscribed: 1862 Sept 22 "To Abraham Lincoln By John C. Buttre

  • @sntmichael
    @sntmichael Před 3 lety +2

    Did they go to auction

  • @a-totally-random-person

    Update?

  • @josephpritchard6941
    @josephpritchard6941 Před měsícem

    Were they able to raise enough funds to save the artifacts?

  • @AOAvina
    @AOAvina Před 3 lety

    Update???

  • @jeremy472
    @jeremy472 Před 2 lety

    This was a marketing stunt lol

  • @davidolien2828
    @davidolien2828 Před 2 lety

    Tony Leone was speaking the truth!

  • @desireeparrilla6872
    @desireeparrilla6872 Před 3 lety +1

    SADDD AF

  • @stopdropandgame9506
    @stopdropandgame9506 Před 5 lety

    *run*

  • @katmandoo375
    @katmandoo375 Před 6 lety +8

    Our Government museums won't buy these items? Maybe fake..

  • @gregfuzi1069
    @gregfuzi1069 Před 3 lety +1

    How can you put a price on those items. The things that man stood for and they ignore today. No such thing as justice for all.

  • @ululatingzakvor100jahren5

    Omg this 1920

  • @artgj7296
    @artgj7296 Před rokem

    Should be illegal to sell these items!!! Should never leave the museum!!!

  • @sfs5880
    @sfs5880 Před 4 lety

    I would love to have fan !!!

  • @user-wk2uq9pc3r
    @user-wk2uq9pc3r Před 5 měsíci

    I saw Lincoln's Top Hat when the Smithsonian came to Portland Oregon with my father probably back in the 90s for 2000s anyway I was about 12 inches away from Lincoln's Top Hat face to face and I'm a privateer with the USS Ironwood Astoria Oregon turnpoint Job Corps back in 2007 I have a merchant mirror campaign on my page

  • @detoxlady6777
    @detoxlady6777 Před 3 lety +1

    Haven’t these people ever heard of GRANT money????

  • @thekingpug8281
    @thekingpug8281 Před 3 lety

    What happened with the update report for the news 📰

  • @djchino774
    @djchino774 Před 3 lety +1

    Bad management..

  • @johngreen4459
    @johngreen4459 Před 2 lety

    Sell it, sell it now!

  • @crohnswarrior2774
    @crohnswarrior2774 Před 3 lety

    They need to do some research prior to looking like idiots. The gloves were not in the presidents pocket, they were on his hands and well documented as being so.

  • @anydayanytimegarretts4400

    TOTAL CROOKERY led to that financial mess. To break up the collection will be a greedy sin. Not NICE😒👎🏽👎👎🏽👎👎🏽

  • @donmcallister3745
    @donmcallister3745 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow… that should never have been allowed to happen… selling off American history…
    This world constantly disappoints me…

  • @dontcare8197
    @dontcare8197 Před 3 lety

    Someone should buy it and sell it for twice as much and if they don't get the money they will burn it

  • @DanSurgeYT
    @DanSurgeYT Před 3 lety +2

    Knowing that we have his blood and fingerprints, how long till we have cloning technology and can clone Lincoln?

  • @Great_Lakes_Discus
    @Great_Lakes_Discus Před 3 lety

    Yea but the people or persons buying all that stuff will take just as good of care of it im sure. Just won't be public

  • @WSOII
    @WSOII Před 3 lety

    National Treasures should not be sold to gain profits to pay debts off... Investigate mismanagement of fund within the organization!

  • @rn2332
    @rn2332 Před 3 lety

    These things are important to history they play a very significant role they should be donated to the White House curators or the Smithsonian Institute.

  • @susanroche597
    @susanroche597 Před 2 lety

    That’s sick (show him some respect ✊)

  • @ealswytheangelicrealms

    The items should be sold because then private collectors and members of the American public will have a chance to own them instead of them sitting in a vault at the library and held there forever and never put on display. I have seen this happen again and again. Rare items from a historical figure donated to a library or institution for the public to see and the items are permanently kept in boxes because "the library has a staff shortage right now and the collection is being held in a vault until funds become available to be able to catalog the collection first." You notice all the materials related to Lincoln in that vault. Only "verified researchers" are ever given access to it or someone working at the library makes the decision of exactly what will be placed on public display and that is usually less than 1% of the collection. Be happy when these institutions are forced to sell these items because then members of the public can buy them and see them and they are not permanently kept in a vault for " qualified researchers" only.

    • @charlottemajewski5992
      @charlottemajewski5992 Před 2 lety

      In their defense, i understand they have to climate control and security. And yes some billionaire could step up to help

  • @piusx8317
    @piusx8317 Před 3 lety

    What happened? Did they sell?

    • @Arlo360-Official
      @Arlo360-Official Před 2 lety

      They reached a loan extension agreement with Lake Forest Bank & Trust that now matures Oct. 31, 2022.

  • @rn2332
    @rn2332 Před 3 lety

    But people with money are so damn selfish they think they can take it with them instead of doing the right thing

  • @spider46531
    @spider46531 Před 2 lety

    I will take some of them!! I am a first cousin 5X removed. Keep it in the family!!

  • @SolutionsNotPrayers
    @SolutionsNotPrayers Před 2 lety

    Where's his axe?

  • @marleyboy7732
    @marleyboy7732 Před 3 lety

    If all this sells to some private collectors.We the people could possibly never see this again.Its a shame.Its just not right.....Again money seems to be more important.

  • @garrettwooding815
    @garrettwooding815 Před 3 lety +1

    Um she kind of stuttered a little bit ... SHE’S STEALING !!!!!! Lol 😂

  • @LRS905
    @LRS905 Před 8 měsíci

    Give the assassination poster to Rick Harrison, he was drooling to buy an original one in one episode of Pawn Stars, lol

  • @SenorZorrozzz
    @SenorZorrozzz Před 6 lety

    What a lame report: “the iconic” this and “that faithful night” or whatever cliché she used. The question to ask, How did you qualify for the loan? If you truly did qualify for the loan then where did the money go that should’ve paid for it? Because you know if they didn’t truly qualify for that loan if somebody did them a favor that it makes sense that they wouldn’t have the money when it’s due.

  • @connieshout1122
    @connieshout1122 Před 2 lety

    This is awful. These are not for debt payment. He died in those. Lincoln always paid his debts and he shouldn't have to pay others.

  • @crashweaverda
    @crashweaverda Před 6 lety +3

    Start a go fund me page.

  • @pawanvlogsss
    @pawanvlogsss Před 4 lety

    THIS IS PAWAN FROM INDIA WOULD YOU GIVE ME YOUR EMAIL I WANT TO GIVE YOU SOME SUGGESTION ABOUT ABRAHAM LINCOLN THINGS