Lewis Powell: The Lincoln Conspirator Who Tried to Kill William Seward
The night Booth shot Lincoln, Lewis Powell tried to kill Secretary Seward. Six-foot-two, twenty when he attacked. Hanged eleven weeks later.
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How Sarah Josepha Hale Urged Abraham Lincoln to Establish a National Day of Thanksgiving
Magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale spent 36 years asking Presidents to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. In September 1863, Abraham Lincoln finally said yes.
The Leg of Col. Ulric Dahlgren: A Civil War Mystery at the Navy Yard
Discover the remarkable story of Col. Ulric Dahlgren, wounded in the Civil War and commemorated with a plaque at the Navy Yard. Learn how his leg ended up in a parking garage and the history of the building since then.
Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address: A Look at the Photo and the Document
On March 4, 1865, Abraham Lincoln delivered his second inaugural address. Somewhere in the crowd stood John Wilkes Booth, six weeks before Ford’s Theatre.
The Evening Star: A Look at the Day After President Lincoln’s Assassination
On April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. On the same day, The Evening Star newspaper was published, featuring a “Special Notice” that is as interesting as anything that could be published today. Take a look at the newspaper, the day after the assassination.
Uncovering the Actual Playbill for the Play Lincoln and His Wife Attended on April 14th, 1865
Check out this incredible find – the actual broadside advertising the play that President Lincoln and his wife chose to attend on the fateful night of April 14th, 1865. Click the image for great details.
Lincoln’s 1860 Campaign Banner: Thirty-Three Stars and a Long Shot
This large campaign banner for Republican presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln dates to the 1860 election. It features a 33-star American flag pattern and the names of Lincoln and his running mate Hannibal Hamlin.
The Mourning of Mary Lincoln: Elizabeth Blair Lee’s Story of Support
Learn about Elizabeth Blair Lee’s story of support for Mary Lincoln and her family in the wake of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Through letters, Elizabeth’s wry commentary and devotion to her husband are revealed.
What Was Abe Lincoln Thinking? Examining the Odd Two to One Ratio of His 1865 Inauguration Ball Invitation
Explore the mystery behind Abe Lincoln’s 1865 Inauguration Ball invitation, which stipulated a two to one ratio of ladies to gentlemen. Was he trying to tip the scales in favor of his male advisors?