Lincoln, the master of presidential humor?

Abraham Lincoln knew his jokes. He was witty and clever in his stories. Sometimes he was the only one laughing after he told a joke or story (I hate when that happens to me!). Here is another example of his great sense of humor:

A Post Office official had died. An interested applicant for the vacant position met President Lincoln in the White House with hope of being selected. Said he:

“Mr. President, did you know that the Chief Postal Inspector just died. Can I take his place?”

“Well,”  answered Lincoln, ”it’s all right with me if it’s all right with the undertaker.”  

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