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An ‘Awful Event' for the United States, and an Editor

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In Times Past: A Tragic Event in American History #

The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865 was a devastating event for the United States. Henry Jarvis Raymond, a prominent figure and founder of a major newspaper at the time, was deeply affected by the tragedy. The New York Times covered the event with a headline lamenting the president’s death and highlighting the attempted assassination of Secretary of State William H. Seward. Raymond had a close relationship with Lincoln and Seward, and their deaths were profound losses for him. The impact of these events on Raymond is a testament to their significance in American history.