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  • Saturday, June 27, 2015

    Abe Lincoln Helps Kick Off Boys State

    MORRISVILLE — The first day of Boys State featured a special guest speaker at the first assembly — none other than the 16th president of the United States,  Abraham Lincoln.

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    Abraham Lincoln

    Lincoln elaborated on his life, challenges he faced, and offered some advice to the citizens of Boys State on they began their week-long immersion in democracy and leadership at SUNY Morrisville.

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    Abraham Lincoln addresses a sea of students at Boys State.