ILLINOIS

The state that Abraham Lincoln called home displays the largest collection of Lincolniana ever assembled for an international exposition, including copies of every known photo of the 16th President, and an original manuscript of the Gettysburg Address. In addition, Walt Disney has created a life-sized animated figure that looks, acts and speaks like Lincoln. It performs in the 500-seat Lincoln Theater where, from time to time, national and international personalities are scheduled to discuss the influence of the prairie President. Other special events are also planned.

A large portrait of Abraham Lincoln and a quote from one of his speeches drew visitors eyes towards the Illinois Pavilion. (CD28 Set 150 #83)
Long lines were the norm for this popular pavilion. The Disney figure of Lincoln amazed audiences, with many skeptical guests convinced it was a live actor on stage and not a mechanical man. (CD25 Set 137 #13)

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