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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...murky water varying in depth from inched to more than 10 feet. At times we found ourselves paddling over the tops of pickup trucks. Looking down into the muck to avoid hitting cars and up to maneuver around low hanging power lines and tree branches, we came upon a flatboat filled with law enforcement officials, who were skeptical about our presence, but reluctantly allowed us to continue. Above us a steady stream of helicopters circled, patrolling the area from...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Canal Street By Canoe | 9/6/2005 | See Source »

...Lincoln works on a river flatboat, then moves to New Salem, Ill., and works as a clerk and a surveyor. Interest in politics begins...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Life Behind the Legend | 6/27/2005 | See Source »

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