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Student Grand Prize: 5-day trip for two to Springfield, IL, on April 14, 2005, an invitation to read his/her essay at the nationally televised opening ceremonies of the Lincoln Museum, $1,500 cash.
Teacher Grand Prize: The faculty member, designated by the grand prize winning student or his/her school, will receive round trip transportation and accommodations to attend the Museum opening ceremonies on Tuesday, April 19, 2005.
First Prizes (9): 5-day trip for two to Springfield, IL, on April 14, 2005 and $750 cash
Honorable Mention Prizes (20): $50 cash.

Comments: Submit an essay not to exceed 272 words (the same number of words in the Gettysburg Address) with their own thoughts about "new birth of freedom" in the 21st century.

official rules  ·  archive  |  Open to residents of the 50 United States & D.C. students in grades 6-12

expires  Tuesday, March 1, 2005 @ 5:00pm ETStarted 1/12/05 - Submitted 1/12/05