The Unbelievable Journey of Abraham Lincoln's Corpse

Come walk with me and retrace the unbelievable journey of the 16th President's corpse to its final resting place. We will also look back at the construction of his tomb and how it evolved over the years...

00:04 Introduction: “His face was chalky white…” the story of the last people to see Lincoln’s face.
03:18 That Dreadful House: Tragedy strikes as the nation celebrated the end of the bloody Civil War.
08:10 Death Pageant: Ride along on Lincoln’s funeral train and learn the fate of his John Wilkes Booth.
20:48 Homecoming: Lincoln returns home to Springfield.
31:01 A Lasting Memorial: As the nation mourns, it struggles with how to memorialize their fallen leader.
33:57 “Just plain Tad:” The short life of Abraham and Mary’s youngest son Thomas Lincoln.
35:49 Consecrated and Defiled: Finishing the Lincoln Tomb.
39:44 “Corpus Delicti:” The bold 1876 attempt to steal the corpse of Abraham Lincoln.
44:00 “Love is Eternal:” An ode to Mary Lincoln.
50:52 1901: The first major reconstruction of the Lincoln Tomb.
56:37 1931: Facing rapid deterioration, the Tomb undergoes another extensive rebuilding.
1:00:17 “To the Ages.” A detailed walkthrough of the Lincoln Tomb.

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