Episode 623: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln Part III - Sic Semper Tyranus
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A Night of Absurdity: The Assassination of Lincoln
This chapter recounts the chaotic and dramatic events leading up to Abraham Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theater, focusing on John Wilkes Booth's theatrical approach. It humorously highlights the incompetence of the security present and the absurdities surrounding Booth's dramatic performance as he infiltrated Lincoln's box. The chapter blends tension and comedy, culminating in the aftermath of the assassination and the chaotic responses of those in attendance.
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