Ford's Theatre Lincoln Assassination 150th Anniversary

Ford’s Theatre hosted a commemorative ceremony on the 150th anniversary of the day of President Lincoln’s assassination. Ford’s Theatre recr… read more

Ford’s Theatre hosted a commemorative ceremony on the 150th anniversary of the day of President Lincoln’s assassination. Ford’s Theatre recreated the overnight vigil for President Lincoln, in which more than 150 participants in Civil War costumes kept a candlelight watch on the street. The historical interpreters also provided narration on Lincoln’s assassination, including reports from theatre eyewitnesses and medical updates on the president’s condition. James Swanson, author of Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer, and David Reynolds, editor of Lincoln’s Selected Writings, also spoke about their books and responded to viewer calls. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell also attended the event and made informal remarks to others in attendance. close

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Ford's Theatre Lincoln Assassination 150th Anniversary

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Program ID:
325069-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Ceremony
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 14, 2015 | 10:12pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
May 28, 2015 | 4:02am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Apr 14, 2015 | 10:00pm EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Apr 14, 2015 | 10:12pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 19, 2015 | 7:59am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 19, 2015 | 10:06pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 27, 2015 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 28, 2015 | 12:01am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 28, 2015 | 4:02am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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