The American Five

Five giants form a powerful coalition to advance civil rights and shape a defining moment in American history.

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Lincoln’s Assassination

President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865. Learn how and why it happened, and see the event’s lasting impact on our nation.

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