A new exhibit at the Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield showcases some of the most important documents related to Abraham Lincoln. A handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address and a signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation are on display as part of what's titled "Undying Words."
James Cornelius, the curator of the museum's Lincoln Collection, says it's all about a period of time in which Lincoln went through a transformation on issues, such as race.
"We wanted to focus on what was critical in Lincoln's life and in the nation's life. And that comes down to his last 7 years."
The exhibit runs through next year. But the Gettysburg Address is fragile and will only be displayed for about two months.
Other items being shown include the Lincoln's carriage and the bed where Lincoln died.
