Chasing Lincoln's Killer

By EliseStellnert

  • Late 1864, Early 1865

    Booth organizes his own band of conspirators that would help with his assassination plans.

  • January of 1865

    The Confederacy is in danger of collapse at any moment. This makes Booth stressed and angry.

  • March 17, 1865

    Booth and his gang plan on ambushing Lincoln and holding them hostage before finding out that the information that they received was incorrect.

  • April 3, 1865

    Richmond, Virginia has fallen into Union Forces, making Booth furious and scared for what is to come.

  • April 11, 1865

    Lincoln holds a speech that makes Booth really upset and angry.

  • April 13, 1865

    The Confederacy is officially dead. Parties and celebrations are held to celebrate the win of the Civil War. The grand illumination is held. This is one of the most depressing days of his life.

  • April 14, 1865

    Booth finds out that the President will be at Ford's Theater, making him excited about his plans.

  • April 14, 1865

    John Wilkes Booth assassinates Abraham Lincoln.

  • April 14, 1865

    Secretary of State William Seward is severely injured by Lewis Powell, however not killed.

  • April 15, 1865

    Abraham Lincoln is announced dead.