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April 6, 2009
Lincoln Inspired Poetry Recognized
Students who participated in the annual Carl Sandburg Poetry Contest were recognized for their writing achievements at a reception held in their honor.

November 21, 2008
Former Secretary of the Interior Donates Memorabilia to Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site During the 40th Anniversary Celebration.

October 17, 2008
Carl Sandburg Home Celebrates 40 Years
Authorized as a unit of the National Park Service on October 17, 1968, the site celebrates 40 years of preservation and stewardship.

July 28, 2008
National Park Foundation Education Grant Celebration
National Park Foundation Honorary Chair, Mrs. Laura Bush, presents Carl Sandburg Home NHS with education grant.
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photo of a young Carl (Charlie) Sandburg posing for his confirmation picture; circa 1890.  

Did You Know?
Carl Sandburg, who won two Pulitzer prizes and entertained heads of state, presidents, and Hollywood movie stars, only formally graduated from the eighth grade. He attended college classes for four years, but never received a degree.

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