Herndon
Americannoun
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William Henry, 1818–91, U.S. law partner and biographer of Abraham Lincoln.
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a town in NE Virginia.
Example Sentences
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Before midshipman Lincoln Hedberg steps off the bandstand and the Herndon Climb ends, he takes the microphone and sings “Navy Blue & Gold,” USNA’s alma mater.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
It was hard squaring the hulking mass of midshipmen who would nearly trample me at Herndon with these two polite teenagers prone to nervous laughter.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
The superintendent pays his respects to William Herndon, then cracks a smile and shares some climb history.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
During this period, the future president’s law partner, William Herndon, took an intense dislike of Mary, perhaps jealous of Lincoln’s heavy reliance on her views.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
Booth then walks the five blocks to Herndon House, where Lewis Powell is in his room, lying on the bed and staring at the ceiling.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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