New York Herald Newspaper for April 18, 1865, "Mourning"
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This April 18, 1865, issue of the New York Herald shows the way many newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President Abraham Lincoln's death and the funeral preparations. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page to the continuing events. Between each column of text, they used large dark lines to signify mourning for the President.
This April 18, 1865, issue of the New York Herald shows the way many newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President Abraham Lincoln's death and the funeral preparations. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page to the continuing events. Between each column of text, they used large dark lines to signify mourning for the President.
Artifact
Newspaper
Date Made
18 April 1865
Subject Date
18 April 1865
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
66.143.760
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 16 in
Height: 22.875 in
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