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  • Death of Elmer Ellsworth

    Death of Elmer Ellsworth

    Mortician and author Todd Harra discussed the death of U.S. Army officer Elmer Ellsworth. The Lincoln Club of Delaware hosted this event.

    C-SPAN clip by zlowe
    • 4 minutes
    • 302 views
  • History of Embalming

    History of Embalming

    Mortician and author Todd Harra discussed the history of embalming and its introduction to the United States. The Lincoln Club of Delaware hosted this event.

    C-SPAN clip by zlowe
    • 2 minutes
    • 105 views
  • Death of Willie Lincoln

    Death of Willie Lincoln

    Mortician and author Todd Harra discussed the death of Abraham Lincoln's son, Willie. The Lincoln Club of Delaware hosted this event.

    C-SPAN clip by zlowe
    • 3 minutes
    • 103 views
  • Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

    Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

    Mortician and author Todd Harra discussed the death of President Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln Club of Delaware hosted this event.

    C-SPAN clip by zlowe
    • 3 minutes
    • 54 views
  • Embalming of Ellsworth

    Embalming of Ellsworth

    Mortician and author Todd Harra discussed the embalming of U.S. Army officer Elmer Ellsworth and his relationship with President Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln Club of Delaware hosted this eve…

    C-SPAN clip by zlowe
    • 6 minutes
    • 40 views
  • Spurred Changes from Lincoln Funeral

    Spurred Changes from Lincoln Funeral

    Mortician and author Todd Harra discussed the effects of funeral and mourning of President Abraham Lincoln on nationwide practices. The Lincoln Club of Delaware hosted this event.

    C-SPAN clip by zlowe
    • 6 minutes
    • 37 views
  • Lincolns Coffin

    Lincoln’s Coffin

    Mortician and author Todd Harra discussed development of Abraham Lincoln's coffin. The Lincoln Club of Delaware hosted this event.

    C-SPAN clip by zlowe
    • 2 minutes
    • 32 views
  • Public Private Viewing

    Public & Private Viewing

    Mortician and author Todd Harra discussed the public and private viewings of President Abraham Lincoln's body in Washington D.C. shortly after his death. The Lincoln Club of Delaware hosted …

    C-SPAN clip by zlowe
    • 3 minutes
    • 28 views
  • Rest in Peace

    Rest in Peace?

    Mortician and author Todd Harra discussed the interment and reinterment of Abraham Lincoln's body after his death. The Lincoln Club of Delaware hosted this event.

    C-SPAN clip by zlowe
    • 51 seconds
    • 26 views
  • Philadelphia Floral Offerings

    Philadelphia & Floral Offerings

    Mortician and author Todd Harra discussed the third stop of the Lincoln funeral train in Philadelphia and the stop's symbolism with regard to flowers. The Lincoln Club of Delaware hosted thi…

    C-SPAN clip by zlowe
    • 4 minutes
    • 25 views
  • NYC Clocks Mirrors Hearses a Photograph

    NYC, Clocks, Mirrors, Hearses, & a Photograph

    Mortician and author Todd Harra discussed the Lincoln funeral train's stop in New York City, and the symbolism of clocks, mirrors, and hearses during the era. The Lincoln Club of Delaware ho…

    C-SPAN clip by zlowe
    • 6 minutes
    • 24 views
  • Baltimore and Lancaster

    Baltimore and Lancaster

    Mortician and author Todd Harra discussed the first two stops of the Lincoln funeral train. The Lincoln Club of Delaware hosted this event.

    C-SPAN clip by zlowe
    • 1 minute
    • 23 views
  • Albany Cleveland Chicago

    Albany, Cleveland, & Chicago

    Mortician and author Todd Harra discussed the Lincoln funeral train's stops in Albany, Cleveland, and Chicago. The Lincoln Club of Delaware hosted this event.

    C-SPAN clip by zlowe
    • 5 minutes
    • 20 views