The Greenpoint Monitor Museum "Road Show" P.S. 161 M January 13, 2006

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Old Abe the eagle was a Union mascot. When Old Abe was a baby bird, Old Abe's mother was killed. Old Abe was sold to a family as a pet for the children. An eagle is too big for the house. A Wisconsin regiment bought Old Abe for .50 as a mascot. Old Abe was in 37 battles.

Old Abe the eagle was a Union mascot. When Old Abe was a baby bird, Old Abe's mother was killed. Old Abe was sold to a family as a pet for the children. An eagle is too big for the house. A Wisconsin regiment bought Old Abe for .50 as a mascot. Old Abe was in 37 battles.

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