Dead, White & Blue: Willie Lincoln

The newest installment of Historic America’s YouTube series Dead, White & Blue has been released. In this episode Aaron & special guest Jake Wynn (from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine) spotlight the short life of Abraham Lincoln’s best loved son Willie. His death, funeral and subsequent (temporary) residence at Oak Hill Cemetery make for a tragically compelling video. Also, if you ever find yourself in a situation where you’re transported back to 19th century Washington, DC make sure NOT to drink the water.

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