VOA慢速英语:America Remembers Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination

assassinate - v. to kill (someone, such as a famous or important person) usually for political reasons

tragic – adj. extremely sad; terrible

sic semper tyrannis – motto. “thus ever to tyrants” in Latin; a call to resist cruel rulers

tyrant – n. a ruler who has complete power over a country and who is cruel and unfair

recite - v. to read (something) out loud or say (something) from memory usually for an audience

appeal - n. a quality that causes people to like someone or something

vision - n. something that you imagine : a picture that you see in your mind

Now it’s your turn. What are your thoughts on the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s assassination? Have his ideas influenced the leaders of your country? Write to us in the comments section.