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The President is Dead, 15 April 1865 (litho)
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The President is Dead, 15 April 1865 (litho)
696061 The President is Dead, 15 April 1865 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 71x79 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: " A dramatic printed version of Stantons announcement of Lincolns death to General John A. Dix, U.S. Military Commander of the Department of the East, headquartered in New York. In full: " The President is Dead! [rule] War Department, Washington, April 15, 1865. To Maj. Gen. Dix. Abraham Lincoln died this morning at 22 minutes after seven o clock. E.M. Stanton, Sec. of War." Black bordered.
Stanton, Edwin McMasters (1814-1869). Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865).); eGilder Lehrman Institute of American History; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23228910
© Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History / Bridgeman Images
Abraham American Civil War American History Broadside Historical Document Sheet
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The President is Dead, 15 April 1865 (litho)
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captures a pivotal moment in American history. This lithograph, created by an unknown artist from the 19th century, depicts the dramatic announcement of President Abraham Lincoln's death to General John A. Dix. The image showcases a printed version of Secretary of War Edwin McMasters Stanton's somber message to General Dix. The black-bordered document bears the chilling words: "The President is Dead!". It was sent from the War Department in Washington on April 15,1865, at precisely 22 minutes after seven o'clock in the morning. This print serves as a historical document that reflects both the tragedy and significance of Lincoln's assassination during one of America's darkest periods - the Civil War. The artwork measures approximately 71x79 cm and is part of the Gilder Lehrman Collection housed in New York City. Through this lithograph, viewers are transported back to that fateful day when news spread like wildfire across a grieving nation. It stands as a poignant reminder of Lincoln's untimely demise and its profound impact on American society. As we observe this piece today, it serves as a testament to our shared history and reminds us never to forget those who have shaped our nation for better or worse.
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