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Lincoln's Inauguration Speech
"Fondly do we hope..." Viewing from the stand is John Wilkes Booth. -
Union Victory
The Confederate government surrendered, Richmond Virginia. The city fell to the Union. They celebrated with fireworks, walked in parades, and sang patriotic songs. -
John W. Booth Sneaks Into The Theater
10:11 John Booth sneaks into the theater. He locked the door behind him and waits for the iconic line to make the whole crowd laugh so loudly, that it would drown the sound of a gunshot. He was armed with a .44 Caliber, single shot pistol, and a Rio Grande army camp knife. -
Surrender of Robert E. Lee
General Robert E. Lee, surrendered to the Union's Ulysses S. Grant. This ends the civil war. Booth wandered the streets in despair. -
Humorous Speech
From the Executive Mansion, President Lincoln asks the band to play "Dixie" -
Torch Light Parade
On the executive Mansion's driveway, thousands of people came to celebrate with bands and banners -
Washington Celebration
washington celebrated the end of the war with a grand illumination of the city. Public building and private homes glowed from candles, torches, gaslights, and fireworks. -
The Lincoln's Arrive
Abe Lincoln arrived with his wife, Mary todd lincoln, at Fords theater. They got out of the carriage and walked into the theater, where the conductor played "Hail to the Chief". -
The Confederacy was dead
John Wilkes Booth woke depressed. He thought he had lost all his dreams and hopes of glory. -
John Wilkes Booth is Captured and Killed
Booth was found in garnets farm and was surrounded by cavalry. He was asked to surrender to but didn't and was shot dead. -
Booths Conspires
Booths conspire with George Atzerot, Lewis Powell, and David Herold to m -
Ford theare
At 10 PM John Wilkes Booth killed President Lincoln at Fords theater. Booth walked on the balcony and ran off the stage.
