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Lincoln Delivers His Second Inaugural Address
Lincoln gave his second address to a crowd of 50000 n front of the newly completed iron dome of the U.S. capitol. -
The assassination
Lincoln was shot in the back of the head this is known as good Friday. -
Five Conspirators Arrested
Invesigators receive a tip that leads to the arrest of Lewis Powell, Seward’s attacker. The same day, police also arrest Michael O’Laughlen, Edman Spangler, Samuel Arnold and Mary Surrat. -
Lincolns Funeral
A funeral service is held for Lincoln at the White House. Thousands of Americans line the streetsto watch the procession. -
Lincoln'sFuneral Train Departs
His train left Washington and travels the country for 12 days while people mourn. -
Closing in on Booth
Acing on tips, Union troops pursue the fugiives to the Garret farm. -
Conspirators Stand Trial
Eight defendants stand trial for President Lincoln's murder. -
Execuion Day
Execuion day. Mary Surrat, Lewis Powell, David Herold and George Atzerodt are hanged at the Old Arsenal Prison in Washington, D.C. -
Spangler Dies
Edman Spangler dies ater a long period of poor health. -
Mudd Dies
Samuel Mudd dies of pneumonia. -
Arnold Dies
Samuel Arnold dies of tuberculosis. -
John Surrat Captured
A ninth conspirator, fugiive John Surrat, is captured in Alexandria.
