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Lincoln's Inauguration Speech
"Fondly do we hope..." Viewing from the stands was John Wilkes Booth. -
Surrender
Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Grant at Appomattox. -
Lincoln's Humorous Speech
From the executive mansion, President Lincoln asks the band to play the song "Dixie" to celebrate the Union victory. -
Touchlight Parade
Thousands of people gathered at the executive mansion driveway with banners and bands to celebrate the big news. -
Booth Is shot
The Cavalry arrives at garrett's farm. They surround the barn and David Herold comes out. He surrenders himself and is arrested. -
Union Wins Civil War
The North was celebrating the of the fall of Richmond. They celebrated with fireworks, gunshots, and a grand Illumination.