
Lincoln’s Legacy
Today, many Americans see Abraham Lincoln as one of the country’s national heroes. But over the decades since his death, people have debated the meaning of his legacy. Explore these debates, past and present, below.
An update from Director Paul R. Tetreault on the events at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
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I recently had dinner with some friends who live a mile East of the U.S. Capitol near Lincoln Park. The conversation found its way to Lincoln (as it usually does when I’m in the room) and “that problematic statue in the park.”
What happened at Ford’s Theatre the night of April 14, 1865? Learn from the witnesses who were there and the artifacts they left behind.
How did people react to Lincoln’s assassination in 1865? Learn how people processed that event as it happened.
Looking for activities for students to do at home? Check out offering from the Ford’s Theatre Education Department.
Teaching the Lincoln assassination? Find lesson plans and other resources here.
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