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Lincoln's Inauguration Speech
"Fondly do we hope..." Viewing from the stands is John Wilkes Booth -
The Confederacy was Dead
John Wilkes Booth woke up depressed since the Confederacy was dead. He thought he lost all of his dreams and hopes of glory. -
Union Victory
The North celebrated the fall of Richmond. The people built bonfires, walked in parades, and sang "Dixie". -
Surrender
Confederate General Robert Lee surrendered to Union General Grant at Appomattox. Booth wanders the streets in despair. -
The Humorous Speech
From the Executive Mansion, President Lincoln asks the band to play "Dixie". -
Torchlight Parade
On the Executive Mansion driveway, a thousand people came to celebrate with bands and banners. -
Washington Celebration
Washington celebrated the end of their war with lighting up the capital. They did this with torches, beautiful candles, gaslights, and fireworks. Booth wasn't happy with this. -
Ford's Theatre
At 10:00 pm, John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln. John Wilkes Booth jumped off the balcony and ran off the stage. -
Booth Purposes Lincoln's Assassination
Booth conspires with George Atzerodt, Lewis Powell, and David Herold to murder the president, vice president, and secretary of state. -
John Wilkes Booth is Cornered
Booth was found in Garret's barn and surrounded by cavalry. He was asked to surrender, but didn't, and was shot.