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Lincoln Delivers His Second Inaugural Address
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Lincoln Delivers His Second Inaugural Address
On March 4th, Lincoln gave his Second Inaugural Address in front of 50,000 people. One of them was nationally known stage actor John Wilkes Booth and several other Confederate sympathizers. Booth claimed he had a splendid chance to kill him where he stood, but did not yet do anything. -
civil war ends
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Civil War Ends
Confederate general Robert E. Lee surrenders at the Appomattox Courthouse and the Civil War ends. -
The Day of the Assassination
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The Day of the Assassination
In the late morning, john Wilkes Booth overheard someone say that Lincoln would be attending the evening performance at Ford's Theater, which gives him the perfect opportunity to kill him. Later that evening Booth shoots Lincoln and kills him. He jumps off the stage and breaks his leg while shouting, “Sic semper tyrannis! (Ever thus to tyrants!) The South is avenged.” -
Booth plots to kidnap Lincoln
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Booth plots to kidnap Lincoln
Booth plots to kidnap Lincoln and hold him ransom for Confederate Army prisoners, along with a few others who are willing to help. This plan is not carried out. -
Lincoln's funeral
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Lincoln's funeral
A funeral service is held for Lincoln at the White House. Thousands of Americans line the streets to watch the procession. -
Booth and Herald still at large
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Booth and Herald still at large
Five days after Lincoln’s death the government puts out a $100,000 reward to whoever bring Booth back. When booth saw the newspaper criminalizing him he was shocked because he had been expecting to be revered as a great liberator. -
Booth and Herald in Virginia
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Booth and Herald in Virginia
Booth and Herald finally get to Virginia. Three Confederate soldiers help them cross the Rappahannock River, and the fugitives find shelter in a barn owned by Richard Garrett.In Maryland, authorities arrest Samuel Mudd, the doctor who set Booth’s broken leg -
Closing in on Booth
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Closing in on Booth
Acting on tips, Union troops pursue the fugitives to the Garrett farm. -
Herold Surrender, Booth Killed
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Herold Surrender, Booth Killed
Soldiers surround the Garrett barn in the early morning hours. Herold surrenders, but Booth refuses and troops light the barn on fire. Booth is shot in the neck, and he dies at sunrise. -
Conspirators Stand Trial
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Conspirators Stand Trial
Eight defendants stand trial for President Lincoln's murder. Four will be found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging. The remaining four will serve prison sentences at remote Fort Jefferson. -
Execution Day
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Execution Day
Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, David Herold and George Atzerodt are hanged at the Old Arsenal Prison in Washington, D.C. -
Dates of the deaths
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Dates of the deaths
September 19, 1867: O'Laughlen Dies of yellow fever
February 7, 1875: Spangler Dies of poor health
January 10, 1883: Mudd Dies of pneumonia
September 21, 1906: Arnold Dies of tuberculosis.
