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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 was celebrating the fall of Richmond. They made flags, had a parade, shot guns, and sang the song "Dixie". -
The Surrender
Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Grant at Appomattox. -
Humerous Speech
From the Executive Mansion, Lincoln asks the band to play "Dixie" to celebrate the war is over. -
Booth finds Allies
Booth recruited David Herold, Geoge Atzerlodt, and Lewis Powell to simultaneously murder the president, vice president, and the secretary of sate.