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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 Richmond. They wave flags, had a parade, sang "Dixie", and shotguns. -
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 the war is over. -
Union Victory
On the driveway of the Executive Mansion was thousands of people with banners and bands. Lincoln gave a long speech to the thousands of people with gloating over the Union victory. -
Booth Found Allies
Booth recruits David Herold, George Atzerodt, amnd Lewis Powell to simultaneously to murder the president, vice president, and secretary of state.