Everything Everywhere Daily The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Dec 18, 2023
Explore the planned conspiracy and aftermath of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, including embittered Southerners seeking revenge, John Wilkes Booth's assembly of sympathizers, failed kidnapping plot, moment of the assassination, manhunt for the assassins, trial of conspirators, and the lasting impact of Lincoln's tragic death.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Aftermath of the Civil War and the Plot to Assassinate Abraham Lincoln
02:27 • 3min
Failed Kidnapping and the Assassination Plan
05:05 • 2min
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
07:24 • 5min
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln: Conspirators, Trial, Funeral, and Aftermath
12:13 • 3min