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Chasing Lincoln's Killer

By MorganJacobson

  • 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.