Lincoln's Celebration
Late on April 9, 1865, news of the Confederate surrender ignites a spontaneous celebration in Washington, D.C. With a 500-gun salute shaking the city, thousands gather at the White House, eager to share their joy with the president. Inspired by his son waving a Confederate flag, Lincoln addresses the crowd, blending humor and hope, and declaring that the tune "Dixie" now belongs to the Union, much to the delight of the jubilant crowd.In this clip
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