Today in History–April 14–the Library of Congress features the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, who was shot on this day in 1865. Learn more about tragic day in United States history by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to access all types of primary sources and teaching resources related to the death of President Lincoln.
Lincoln assassination summary (overview, timeline, gallery)
Lincoln’s pockets (story from America’s Library)
Lincoln’s pockets (professional development activity)
Primary Source Starter: Lincoln’s assassination from a friend’s diary (learning activity)
Lincoln assassination primary source set
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln: selected images
Lincoln assassination image set
Lincoln funeral primary source set
Lincoln tribute primary source set (various collections)
Lincoln tribute primary source set (Lincolniana collection)
Trial of the Lincoln Assassination Conspirators (from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School)
Learning from the Source: The Art of Mourning
Learning from the Source: Mourning Lincoln & the Art of Tribute
