destroy Starfleet Headquarters. Archer prevented Terra Prime from succeeding in their quest, and the Coalition of Planets was created.
Federation Charter - In the final, and probably worst, episode of Star Trek: Enterprise, Archer signed the charter that ratified the United Federation of Planets.
Other Notable Accomplishments - Archer also served as the Chief of Staff of Starfleet Command post-captaincy of the Enterprise, ambassador to Andoria, Federation Councilman, and eventually President of the Federation.

Former President Abraham Lincoln’s fountain pen, decorated with a patriotic gold-colored star pattern, sold at auction Thursday for over $40,000.

Nate D. Sanders Auctions told Secrets that the pen, which had a required $30,000 opening bid, went for $41,250.



Lincoln received the pen during his presidency. It was later owned by his grandniece. Below is how the Los Angeles auction house wrote up the offering:

Extraordinary collectible from the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln, a personally owned and used pen by Lincoln, given to him during his service as President. Steel-nib fountain pen, lightly worn from use, is evocative and notable for the gold-colored star pattern upon its barrel, calling forth the patriotic Union sentiment at the heart of the Civil War, clearly intended to inspire the President and reminding him of