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Heroes of the ocean in memory of the Titanic disaster

Today in History: R.M.S. Titanic

April 14, 2014May 1, 2024

Today in History–April 14–the Library of Congress features the R.M.S. Titanic, which struck an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland on this date in 1912 and sank to the bottom of the sea just a few short hours later. Find out more about the tragic maiden voyage of the Titanic by reading the Today in History section, then clicking the links below…

National calamity! Lincoln & Seward assassinated!!

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Today in History: Lincoln Shot!

April 14, 2012July 16, 2024

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 secondary sources, all types of primary sources, and teaching resources related to the death of President Lincoln….