French cast a life mask of Lincoln in 1915 based on an earlier mask created by sculptor Leonard Volk. He's on our pennies, our $5 bills and our postage stamps. But the definitive image of Abraham Lincoln is the statue at the Lincoln Memorial, where so many crucial moments in the country's history have taken place.
Canned goods should last about a year when canned and stored properly. Canning foods you grew and harvested yourself is exciting and rewarding. After canning, you have rows of colorful jars lining your pantry ready to be enjoyed at any time. Just like any other food, however, home canned goods do not last forever.
Home-canned foods. Most sources say that home-canned foods will store safely for at least one year. With other food items, the level of acid in the food is the critical element for determining how long it may store. Low-acid foods last longer on your shelves than foods with higher amounts of acid. Some sources say all commercially canned food should last at least two years.