Chasing Lincoln's Killer

Lincoln's inauguration speech

Mar 4, 1865

"Fondly do we hope..." John Wilkes booth was glaring from the audieance

Union Won

Apr 3, 1865

The North was celebrating the victory of confederacy. They celebrated by having a bond fire, and fired cannons.

Surrender

Apr 9, 1865

The Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant.

Lincoln's Humorous speech

Apr 10, 1865

At the Executive Mansion Lincoln gave a humorous speech and asks the band to play the song dixie.

Torchlight Parade

Apr 11, 1865

1,000 people gathered at the Executive Mansion Driveway with banners and bands.

Grand Illumination

Apr 13, 1865

All of washington celebrated in the city.

John Wilkes Booth mourning

Apr 14, 1865

Booth woke up depressed because general E. Lee surrendered to the union.

Booth is shot

Apr 26, 1865

The cavalry arrived at garrets farm. They ended up shooting Booth and then he said his final words and died.