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Chasing Lincoln's Killer

By victoria.zherebna@fsd79.org

  • Lincoln's Inauguration Speech

    Lincoln's Inauguration Speech
    "Fondly do we hope..." Viewing from the stands is John Wilkes Booth.

  • Union wins Civil War!

    Union wins Civil War!
    The North was celebrating the victory of the fall of Richmond. They celebrated by lighting bonfires, torches, lights, and fireworks.

  • Surrender

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

  • Lincoln's Humorous Speech

    Lincoln's Humorous Speech
    Lincoln asked the band to play the song, "Dixie".

  • Torchlight Parade

    Torchlight Parade
    Thousands of people gathered at the Executive Mansion driveway with banners and bands for the great news.

  • Grand Illunimation

    Grand Illunimation
    Buildings and homes lit up with candles, torches, gaslights, and fireworks.

  • Good Friday/Confederacy Dead

    Good Friday/Confederacy Dead
    John Wilkes Booth woke up depressed because the Confederacy was dead and his dreams were gone.

  • Booth is shot.

    Booth is shot.
    The Cavalry arrives at Garrett's farm. David Herold surrenders and is arrested. Later, Booth gets shot. He says his last words. Then, he is transported to Washington.