On April 15, 1865, the Civil War had just ended, the 16th U.S. president had been killed. How would Americans respond?
You might have learned in history class that President Abraham Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865, while he and his wife were ...
Abraham Lincoln was shot dead on this day, April 15, 1865, making this the 156th anniversary of his death. On this day, John ...
Central Illinois is Abraham Lincoln country. Springfield has his law office, the home he owned as an adult, his tomb and the Old State Capitol, where he legislated and spoke. Surrounding regions focus ...