Abraham Lincoln Coffin Photo: The Shocking Story

In all the years since Abraham Lincoln's death in 1865, just one photo of Lincoln after his death (in his casket) has emerged. Despite millions of people witnessing Lincoln in his coffin, Mary Lincoln had given specific instructions that no photographs were to be taken. However, a photo was taken in New York City, and it wasn't discovered until 1951! This is the story of the Lincoln coffin picture.

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