A 19th century flag disrupts leadership at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and prompts a state investigation
By JOHN O’CONNOR
SPRINGFIELD — The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is once again under the spotlight after a manager failed to consult a collections committee before purchasing a 21-star flag whose description as a rare banner marking Illinois’ 1818 admission to the Union is disputed.
The flag’s acquisition through an online auction for more than $15,000 precipitated an investigation by Illinois’ Office of the Executive Inspector General about money used for the purchase.
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