Firstly, the photograph of Lincoln used to doctor the painting of Calhoun is arguably the most famous of the President: the 1864 photo ... and nullifier. "The John C Calhoun portrait morphed ...

A new book celebrates the work of John Wood, the country ... Southern congressional members. The “Lincoln Column." Photo shows construction at U.S. Capitol, including African American workmen ...

Around 1865, his head from Berger's 1864 photo was flipped and stitched ... As Holzer says, "the John C Calhoun portrait morphed into a Lincoln portrait, flowing robes and all, Unionist replacing ...

Lame's wife turned him away on doctor's orders, at which point Lincoln promised that a copy of his photo would be delivered. “Lincoln’s gift was a small gesture, but it reaffirms his ...

Treasured artifacts associated with President Abraham Lincoln were on ... poster featuring photos of three suspects in the assassination conspiracy, led by John Wilkes Booth, sold for $762,500 ...

On April 14, 1865, itinerant actor John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater in Washington, DC — jumping from Lincoln’s box, breaking his leg and shouting ...