In addition to being the birthplace, Kentucky was home to Lincoln's wife, best friend, law partners, and business associates. Although he left the bluegrass state as a young boy, these relationships with Kentuckians played a major role in forging his personal and political life. Lincoln's connections to Kentucky and his appreciation for the importance of the commonwealth to the Union cause further strengthened Lincoln's bonds to the history of this state.

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