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Fascinating History: Conspiracy of Lincoln's Assassination

Then-incumbent President, Abraham Lincoln, was watching a theatrical performance of Our American Cousin at Ford’s Theater in Washington D.C., when an actor named John Wilkes Booth burst into the president’s private balcony and put a bullet in the back of his head. “Thus always to tyrants!”

The 70's Ford Model We All Know and Miss

Let's have a look at these memorable cars. 1977 Lincoln Continental Source This giant is 4.5 feet tall and 19 feet long. It weighs more than 2 tons. Some consider it to be a pinnacle of American luxury cars, and some would say it is over-hyped. But it certainly left a mark.

How Many of These Extraordinary History Facts Do You Know?

Any student of history has certainly learned about the likes of Abraham Lincoln and World War II, but most may not know that Lincoln was a champion wrestler, or that Albert Einstein was offered the role of becoming Israel's second President in 1952.

5 Assassinations of World Leaders that Shook the World

Abraham Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth Source The 16th President of the United States served from 1861 to 1865. He preserved the Union during the American Civil War and brought about the emancipation of the slaves.

See Rare Photos of 10 Iconic US Monuments Being Built

At Lincoln's inauguration below, the building was still being worked on. 3. The Hoover Dam Built between the years 1931-1936. 4. The Empire State Building This was built between 1930-1931. 5. The St. Louis Arch This amazing arch was built in the 60s (1963-1965). 6. Working on the railroads 7.

The Most Amazing Kid House in the World?

Steve and Jeri Wakefield had the idea nine years ago to build an elaborate tree house for their grandsons, Lincoln and Sullivan Scott, in their Dallas backyard.

These Fascinating 1950s Cars Should Have Been Released!

The project actually took 4 times longer than projected but eventually paved the way for the 1958 Lincoln. 4. 1951 GM Lesabre The General Motors Le Sabre was a 1951 concept car.

What Architectural Wonders Looked Like During Construction

The Lincoln Memorial Location: Washington, D.C., USA President Abraham Lincoln was an extraordinary figure in American history, and, definitely, the one president worthy of a spectacular memorial complex.

History in Full Color - Terrific!

Enjoy these moments of history brought into the present: Hindenburg Disaster 1937Japanese Archers, circa 1860 View from the Capitol in Nashville, 1864 Unemployed Lumber Worker and His Wife, circa 1939 British Troops Board Their Train for the Front, 1939 Oscar II, King of Sweden and Norway, 1880 Abraham Lincoln

Reviving History: AI-Generated Selfies of Iconic Figures

Imagine if historical figures like Abraham Lincoln or Martin Luther King Jr. had access to smartphones and could take selfies. What would their self-portraits look like? This is the intriguing question that AI artist Jyo John Mulloor has set out to answer with his collection of imagined selfies.

25 Photo Restorations of US Presidents Who Lived Long Ago

They have been created by a talented digital artist and photographer James Berridge , who decided to start this project after he had completed a restoration of Abraham Lincoln's photo portrait and received an incredible response from people. 

These Vintage Photos Left an Indelible Mark on History

The Lincoln Memorial under construction (circa 1914-1922) 9. The landing off of the 16th Infantry Regiment, U.S. 1st Infantry Division on Omaha Beach, France, on D-Day (June 6, 1944) 10. Albert Einstein's portrait in a leather jacket (1938; colorized) [related_articles] 11.