lincoln assasination

Samuel J. Seymour witnessed the assassination of President Lincoln. – Photo credit: via Wikimedia Commons and Wikipedia

Pop Culture, Popular, Television

The last surviving witness to Lincoln’s assassination lived long enough to share his story on TV

Tod Perry

10/24/2024
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026