Lincoln assassination

Source: Harvard Gazette
4-23-15

How did common people mourn Lincoln after his passing?

In her new book Martha Hodes tells how (Interview)

4-5-15

The Lincoln Assassination Conspiracies

by Ray Cavanaugh

Many are acquainted with at least one good JFK assassination conspiracy, but fewer are aware of the alleged plots involving the Lincoln assassination. His murder, which took place 150 years ago this Apr. 14, prompted a number of very different conspiracy theories.

3-15-15

The Day Lincoln Was Supposed to be Kidnapped

by Michael Schein

It was 150 years ago this week. It failed. A month later the same plotters assassinated Lincoln.

12-21-14

This Meeting 150 Years Ago this Week Led to Lincoln’s Assassination

by Michael Schein

The origins of the Booth-Surratt conspiracy against Lincoln.

Source: Washington Post
3-19-14

Maryland man may have found two lost or forgotten photos of Lincoln’s funeral procession

The photos were found in the collection of the National Archives.