CLK By kilee.lasky Nov 6, 1860 Lincoln became president Apr 3, 1865 the confederate states of America fell to Union forces Apr 9, 1865 the army of northern virginia surrendered Apr 9, 1865 Civil war ended Apr 13, 1865 city of Washington celebrated the Union Apr 14, 1865 Lincoln died Apr 14, 1865 George Atzerodt was armed with knife and pistol Apr 15, 1865 Stanton sent a request to the chief of police in New York Apr 26, 1865 Booth died