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Abraham Lincoln delivers his second inaugural address

Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address: A Look at the Photo and the Document

Explore the photo of Abraham Lincoln delivering his second inaugural address and the original document. Learn about the confrontation between Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth that may have saved Lincoln's life.

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.

Photograph shows the president's rail car at the Alexandria station. Photograph probably taken in Jan. The car was later used as Lincoln's funeral car.

The President's Official Railroad Car in 1865: Four Months Later, It Was Used as Lincoln's Funeral Car

Discover the story behind the President's official railroad car in 1865 and why it was used four months later as Abraham Lincoln's funeral car.

Print shows a large campaign banner for Republican presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln and running mate Hannibal Hamlin. Lincoln's first name is given here as "Abram." The banner consists of a thirty-three star American flag pattern printed on cloth. In one corner, a bust portrait of Lincoln, without beard, encircled by stars, appears on a blue field.

An Amazing Piece of American History: Lincoln's Campaign Banner from 1860

Discover an amazing piece of American history – a large campaign banner for Republican presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln from the 1860 election. View the thirty-three star American flag pattern and bust portrait of Lincoln encircled by stars. Learn more here!

Political campaign button for 1864 presidential election showing bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln, facing right (possibly Wenderoth & Taylor photo); metal shield with oval window and with pin fastener attached.

Unearthing a Piece of History: An 1864 Presidential Campaign Button

Uncover a piece of history with us! We recently unearthed a fascinating 1864 presidential campaign button from the Library of Congress. Take a look at this amazing artifact and its story.

Inauguration ball, Monday evening, March 6, 1865. Admit one gentleman and two ladies.

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?

Abraham Lincoln and the Birth of the Union Army Balloon Corps

Explore the fascinating story of how Abraham Lincoln was a technophile and gave birth to the Union Army Balloon Corps in 1861, when Thaddeus Lowe sent him a telegram from a gas balloon over the National Mall.

Portrait of Abraham Lincoln by Matthew Brady

An In-Depth Look at Mathew Brady's Iconic Portrait of Abraham Lincoln

Explore the history and meaning behind Mathew Brady's iconic portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Learn how this influential image has shaped how we remember the 16th President of the United States.

Abraham Lincoln nominates William Seward to be Secretary of State - March 5th, 1861

Exploring the National Archives: Abraham Lincoln's Nomination of William Seward to be Secretary of State

Discovering the National Archives is a fascinating journey through history. Here's a look at Abraham Lincoln's nomination of William Seward to be Secretary of State in 1861, as well as a photo of Seward taken by Matthew Brady.

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