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Chasing Lincoln's Killer

By ramsen.marano@fsd79.org

  • Lincoln's Inauguration Speech

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

  • Union Wins Civil War

    Union Wins Civil War
    The North was celebrating the fall and surrender of Richmond, Virginia. They celebrated with cannons, parades, and bonfires.

  • Surrender

    Surrender
    Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Grant at Appotamox.

  • Lincoln's Humorous Speech

    Lincoln's Humorous Speech
    From the Executive Mansion President Lincoln asks a band to play the song "Dixie" To celebrate the victory of the Civil War.

  • Torch Light Parade

    Torch Light Parade
    Thousands of people gathered at the Executive Mansion Driveway with banners and bands to celebrate the big news.

  • Grand Illumination

    Grand Illumination
    Public buildings and private homes glowed from candles, torchlights, gaslights, and fireworks.

  • Good Friday and Dead Confederacy

    Good Friday and Dead Confederacy
    John Wilkes Booth awoke depressed. It was Good Friday morning and the Confederacy was dead.

  • Booth is Killed

    Booth is shot at the Garrett's farm by soldiers in the neck after the barn is set on fire. He says his last words and dies. After his pockets are emptied, he is transported back to Washington.