On This Day October 15

When running for the Presidency, Abraham Lincoln was urged to grow a beard, in order to look more dignified. Lincoln objected, not liking hair under his chin, calling it "a piece of silly affection". He was persuaded in part thanks to a letter dated October 15, 1860 from 11-year-old Grace Bedell suggesting that the presidential candidate grow a beard.

A beardless Lincoln in 1858

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