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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, shot guns, had a parade, 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 that the war was over. -
The Torchlight Parade
People lit torch lights and walked in parades with banners in front of the Executive Mansion, celebrating the Union's victory. -
The end of the War
Washington was celebrating with the grand illumination of the city. Buildings and private homes glowed from candles, torches, gaslights, and fireworks. -
Booth Finds Allies
Booth recruits David Herold, George Atzerodt, and Lewis Powell to simultaneously murder the president, vice president, ans secretary of state.