Chasing Lincoln's Killer

By lindsey.rich

  • Kidnapping is Planned

    Booth and his henchmen planned to take Abraham Lincoln Hostage.

  • Richmond Falls

    Richmond, which was the Confederate capital, fell to the Union.

  • Virginia Surrenders

    The Army of Northern Virginia surrendered at Appomattox Court House.

  • Lincoln Gives A Speech

    While Lincoln was giving his speech, John Wilkes Booth decided he wanted to kill Abraham Lincoln.

  • Booth Proposes A Plan

    Booth gathered men to conspire to kill the nation's top three leaders.

  • Washington Celebrates

    Washington celebrated the blacks' newly gained right to vote by lighting up the city.

  • Lincoln Gets Shot

    After careful planning, John Wilkes booth assassinated Abraham with a single bullet through the back of his head at Ford's Theater at 10:00 P.M.

  • William Seward is Attacked

    Lewiss Powell attacks Seward in his own house.

  • Andrew Johnson Escapes Death

    George Atzerodt, who was supposed to kill Johnson, got scared and left before doing anything.

  • Booth and Herold Reunite

    Herold catches up to Booth and they escape together.

  • Booth Hears News

    Booth heard that Lincoln was going to be at Ford's theater that night.

  • Lincoln Dies

    Abaham Lincoln died at 7:22 A.M.

  • The Play Was Performed

    The Play "Our American Cousin" was performed at Ford's Theater.

  • Booth and Herold Are Captured

    The manhunt that lasted for 12 days was finally over.

  • Booth is Shot

    Booth is shot and killed after he is caught.