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Lincoln Delivers His Second Inaugural Address
Abraham Lincoln delivers his second inaugural address to a crowd in front of the newly completed iron dome of the U.S Capitol, Many Confederate sympathizers are also in the crowd. -
Booth plots to kidnap Lincoln
Booth plans to kidnap the President and hold him ransom for the Confederate army prisoners. Booth conspired with many other people but their plot will not be carried out. -
The Civil War ends
Robert E. Lee surrenders at the Appomattox Courthouse