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Lincoln's Funeral Train
Lincoln's Funeral Train
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Abraham Lincoln’s Funeral Train departed the nation’s capital on April 21, 1865. The nine-car train would deliver the beloved president through seven states and hundreds of communities, giving millions of grieving Americans a chance to pay their final respects. This elaborately-planned trip was unprecedented at the time, and would end in Springfield, Illinois. Join Ranger Jenny as she tells the story of Lincoln’s long journey home.
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2 minutes, 2 seconds
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