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Chasing Lincoln's Killer

By kaelyn.pearson@fsd79.org

  • Lincoln's Inauguration Speech

    "Fondly do we hope...." viewing from the stands was John Wilkes Booth.

  • The Union Won

    The North were celebrating the fall of Richmond. They waved flags, had a parade, shot guns, and sang "Dixie".

  • The Surrender

    Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Grant at Appomattox.

  • The Humorous Speech

    From the Executive Mansion Lincoln asks the band to play "Dixie" to celebrate the end of the war.

  • The Torchlight Parade

    People light torches ans walked with banners in front of the Executive Mansion to celebrate the Union's Victory.

  • Booth Finds Allies

    Booth recruits David Herold, George Atzerodt, and Lewis Powell to simultaneously murder the president, vice president, and secretary of state.

  • Booth's Death

    Boston Corbett decided to shoot Booth before Booth did anything bad to his team mates.