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As Abraham Lincoln faced a nation full of pain, the death of his 11-year-old son, Willie, added a private agony. In 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday, and New Jersey is getting ready for the milestone. PFC Ira Hayes, a Pima Indian, could not overcome his demons when he returned home. He died drunk in a ditch. Semper Fi.
Willie Lincoln’s death: A private agony for a president facing a nation of pain
New Jersey prepares for America's 250th birthday | Video | NJTV News
