Lincoln entering Richmond

This famous drawing shows Lincoln walking into the City of Richmond, VA, the capitol of the Confederate States of America, on April 4, 1865, the day after Richmond fell to the Union Forces. Lincoln's son Dad, celebrating his 12th birthday, is clutching his father's hand. One group of newly freed slaves cried out, "Glory Hallelujah!" and fell to their knees. The President paused and motioned for them ro rise. "Don't kneel to me," he told them, "You must kneel only to God, and thank him for your freedom. Liberty is your birthright." Although Lincoln's last years were filled with heartaches and pain, this illustration is an encouraging reminder that Lincoln did, in fact, have a brief glimpse, before his death 10 days later, of his enduring legacy, a United Nation, with Freedom and Justice for all.