Martin Luther’s room in Germany’s Wartburg Castle, where, in 1521, he translated the New Testament into German, shown here in 1900.

General Grant leans over to examine a map held by General Meade at this “Council of War” held in Massaponax Church, Virginia, on May 21, 1864.

Lincoln’s funeral procession passes Grace Church, in lower Manhattan, April 25, 1865.

Fifth Avenue Easter Parade, c. 1912.

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