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"Fondly do we hope..." Viewing from the stands is John Wilkes Booth.
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The North was celebrating the victory of the fall of Richmond. They celebrated by lighting bonfires, torches, lights, and fireworks.
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Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General
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Lincoln asked the band to play the song, "Dixie".
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Thousands of people gathered at the Executive Mansion driveway with banners and bands for the great news.
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Buildings and homes lit up with candles, torches, gaslights, and fireworks.
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John Wilkes Booth woke up depressed because the Confederacy was dead and his dreams were gone.
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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.
