The Secrets of Lincoln's Tomb - A Memorial for the Ages

Come walk with me and uncover the secrets of Lincoln's Tomb. The national shrine to Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois is a tranquil place, but it's history was anything but. As the wounded nation struggled with how to memorialize it fallen leader, a battle ensued that nearly saw the 16th President moved away from his adopted hometown. In the years following the tomb and the body of the President were in constant danger from nature and grave robbers. #AbrahamLincoln #USHistory #CivilWar #Springfield

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[JayGideon-]

This man, who as a boy witnessed the opening of Lincoln's coffin, came to our school and told the story -- Springfield High. He was very old. We met someone that had looked at Abe Lincoln! Mind Blowing.

[barnabus]

Thank you for the documentary. Having visited Lincoln's tomb, it's architects did the job properly.

[justmyself]

This is perhaps one of the finest documentaries I’ve ever seen on Lincon. Parts of it moved me to tears and told me things I was unaware of…thank you for not letting his memory pass into only history. Thank you.

[Songshare]

I am deeply moved by this historical retelling of Lincoln and his family as I live in an era now when our nation is threatened by enemies of democracy within. I pray that God would, in his mercies, protect the continuation of freedom for the United States and save us from those who seek to destroy our beloved nation. May we be saved from fascism, Oligarchy, and Authoritarianism. 🙏🏼🕊️🇺🇸🇻🇮

[SilentThundersnow]

I rarely bawl my eyes out watching anything anymore. But here I sit. Crying like a baby. The Great Emancipator will be forever in our hearts, and a reminder to be human above all else.

[SkiiDreamr]

I cannot help but think Mary was extraordinary and noone much knew how to handle her.
I believe Abraham, Pbuh, did love her.
I believe that based on that statement he made whenever the friend questioned him why did he put up with Mary's ill temper- and he answered if you knew what little harm it did me and what great good it did her that right there is love. Love is patient, love is kind....
I bet you we don't know the half of Mr Lincoln's love for Mrs. Lincoln

_LOVE IS ETERNAL_

[rebeccamartinez]

Thank you for this tribute to President Lincoln.

[Mandy-ntcs]

I hate how people treated her.. My heart truly breaks for her. A young mother widowed at 36.. I can't imagine losing even further.. much less all the hell other humans put her through. Truly heartbreaking.

[berniemarkley]

Such a sad story of such a great man. A man who truly suffered from depression but rose to greatness in spite of it! Having grown up and lived in Illinois for 60 yrs and visited the tomb a couple of times, I really appreciate your thorough research of this great man!

[johnbresnahan]

To be totally honest. When I watch your videos, it seems like I'm watching a documentary on the history channel. I'm completely blown away by how your videos make me feel. I feel like I'm brought back in time. Thank you for your dedication. I hope there are many more in the works.

[devinangola]

I was interested in Lincoln tomb.. and the story gutted me.
So much tragedy and grief for one family, it makes me sad and angry at how this went down.
Thank you for creating this, I never knew.
RIP 😔

[buzzpoluchi]

I have lived in Springfield since my birth 67 years ago. Everything I already knew was portrayed accurately and I learned some things I didn't know. To locals like me, Lincoln has always been here. Great video. I will watch it again. Thanks

[juaneluevanos]

I think it is a sad story of a man and a woman who loved each other and of a loving couple who had to bury children in the love they lost in the time of a sad history when Americans turned against each other and I believe that history repeats itself I love this United States and maybe we'll still have to sacrifice the loved ones to keep what we have God bless America and those who have sacrificed their lives for this god-given country !

[rachaelcourtnell]

That poor woman, she was damned if she did and damned if she didn't. Nicely done thank you very interesting.

[jessmeredith]

I live in Springfield and have visited Lincoln's tomb a number of times. This documentary was so very well done! I look forward to my next visit after watching this.

[paulpittsburgh]

I LEARNED MANY THINGS IN THIS
VIDEO THAT I NEVER KNEW ABOUT
ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HIS
FAMILY. YOU HAVE CREATED A
MARVELOUS, COMPREHENSIVE AND
RIVITING STORY. WELL DONE.

[a.michelle]

🇺🇸Stunning research not generally known. Thank you for preserving our history without engaging in political rhetoric.

[nancycurtis]

Beautiful…….I wish all YouTube videos could be narrated by you. Lincoln was just a human man, not a god, but he was a very, very special man who loved his country, his children, his wife and his God. Always my favorite president, I sit here crying……a man truly for the ages.

[thefrenchgardener]

Beautifully done! Thank you so very much.

[mikemiller]

I rode my bicycle to that cemetery many times as a kid and watched the flag changing ceremony and the firing of the mortar i lived about a mile or two away . Later in life i was on a crew that helped do the last restoration... Great production !