Chasing Lincoln's Killer

Lincoln's Inauguration Speech

Mar 4, 1865

"Fondly do we hope..." viewing from the stands was John Wilks Boot.

The Union won

Apr 3, 1865

The north where celebrating the fall of Richmond. They waved flags, had a parade, shot guns, and sang Dixie.

The Humerose Speech

Apr 10, 1865

From the Executive Mansion, Lincoln asks the band to play Dixie to celebrate the war.

Booth Finds Allies

Apr 14, 1865

Booth recruits David Harold, George Atzerodt, and Lewis Powel to simultaneously murder the president, vice president, and the secretary of state.

The surender

Apr 9, 1869

Confederate general Robert E.Lee surredered to Union General Gant at Apptattox.