The Girl Who Grew Lincoln’s Beard
Abraham Lincoln is undoubtedly one of the most well recognizable people in U.S. history . His height ( 6’4 ” ) , stovepipe hat , and beard made him stand out in a bunch and in the corporate American consciousness . deferred payment for part of his key signature feel goes to Grace Greenwood Bedell Billings . In October 1860 , the eleven - year - old Bedell saw a cause photo of Lincoln and was inspired—150 geezerhood ago this month — to spell to him and advocate him to grow a byssus to improve his appearing ....