Washington Arsenal Explosion Commemoration

[LincolnToddFan]

Yes, Eva E.,...and Yosemite is gorgeous! San Francisco has also has quite a few places associated with the Civil War and is one of the most beautiful cities in America.

There are of course also the famous mission churches and cemeteries.

But it doesn't compare with the Midwest and the East, imo.

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I think I remember reading that President Lincoln attended their mass funeral and burial.

Good memory, Toia! Lincoln Day By Day says Lincoln attended the funeral during the afternoon of June 19, 1864.

There is an article about this tragedy here.

I want to read "Day By Day....thanks Roger!