The Real Abraham Lincoln
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The Last Salute
In a reenactment, six days after President Lincoln's assassination, a train is decorated and christened "The Lincoln Special." The train will 1,700 miles from Washington to New York to Chicago to Springfield, so that mourners can pay their respect.
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A Final Portrait
A portrait of President Lincoln taken by Alexander Gardner at Gardner's Gallery in Washington, DC on Sunday, February 5, 1865. The photograph is traditionally called "last photograph of Lincoln from life".
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The Summer Home
On a hill next to the Old Soldiers' Home cemetery, President Lincoln's summer residence overlooked Washington.
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Reviewing His Notes
In a reenactment, President Lincoln travels to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to dedicate a military cemetery and delivers his memorable "Gettysburg Address" speech.
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Visiting Hours
In a reenactment, President Lincoln kept the White House open to all visitors. Even during the war, anyone could visit the President in his office.
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The Infamous Assassination
The assassination of President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. on April 14th, 1865.
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The Doctors Effort
In a reenactment, doctors try to remove the bullet lodged into President Lincoln brain but the doctors can't stop the bleeding.
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All Out Man Hunt
Soldiers dispatch to hunt down and capture for John Wilkes Booth for the assassination of President Lincoln.
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A Fair Trade
In a reenactment, John Wilkes Booth and his accomplice, David Herold, manage to exchange their horses for a boat.
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Crossing the Blockades
In a reenactment, John Wilkes Booth and accomplice, David Herold, were able to pass unnoticed through the military blockades after the assassination of President Lincoln.
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Performing the Autopsy
In a reenactment, an autopsy is done on President Lincoln and his body is embalmed with zinc chloride to preserve it for the 1,700 mile journey funeral procession from Washington to New York to Chicago to Springfield.
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The Funeral Train
In a reenactment, six days after President Lincoln's assassination, a train is decorated and christened "The Lincoln Special." The train will 1,700 miles from Washington to New York to Chicago to Springfield, so that mourners can pay their respect.
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Lincoln's Coffin
In a reenactment, six days after President Lincoln's assassination, a train is decorated and christened "The Lincoln Special." The train will 1,700 miles from Washington to New York to Chicago to Springfield, so that mourners can pay their respect.
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Conspiracy Conviction
In a reenactment, plantation owner Mary Surratt was convicted and hanged for taking part in the conspiracy to assassinate President Lincoln.
