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Did you Know? Abraham Lincoln Was Also a Licensed Bartender
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Lincoln was a certified bartender in addition to being a wrestling champion. In 1833, the 16th President opened Berry and Lincoln, a saloon in New Salem, Illinois, with his friend William F. Berry. Berry, an alcoholic, eventually forced the shop's closure after consuming the majority of its stock.