On April 15, 1865, the Civil War had just ended, the 16th U.S. president had been killed. How would Americans respond?

On this day, April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died after being shot by John Wilkes Booth.

During one of the most personally challenging parts of the Civil War, Lincoln wrote a private “Meditation on the Divine Will.

Abraham Lincoln was shot dead on this day, April 15, 1865, making this the 156th anniversary of his death. On this day, John ...

On April 15, 1865, President Lincoln died after being shot in the head by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theater. Some suspects ...

You might have learned in history class that President Abraham Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865, while he and his wife were ...

7:22 a.m. on April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln succumbs to his injuries, after being shot at Ford’s Theatre the ...

Today is the anniversary of President Lincoln’s death after he was shot the night before. We’ll talk about the Alabama ...

President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth in Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C. Lincoln’s death sent shockwaves ...