Camp Gagnon Lincoln’s Assassination Step 1 in HIDDEN Government Overthrow
Nov 19, 2025
Explore the gripping tale of Lincoln's assassination and the web of conspirators behind it. Discover Booth’s dual life as a celebrated actor with deep Confederate ties. Hear about the failed kidnapping plot that morphed into a shocking murder scheme. Dive into the chaos of the night at Ford's Theater, where poor security paved the way for tragedy. Uncover the manhunt for Booth, his capture, and the dramatic military trial of his accomplices. Plus, enjoy fascinating Lincoln-Kennedy synchronicities and bizarre theories about Booth's fate.
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Assassination Was A Coordinated Coup Attempt
- The Lincoln murder was a coordinated plot to decapitate the U.S. government with three simultaneous attacks.
- John Wilkes Booth fired the fatal shot while accomplices targeted Seward and Vice President Johnson as part of a larger plan.
Booth's Family And Shakespearean Roots
- John Wilkes Booth came from an acting family and idolized Shakespeare, which shaped his self-image and actions.
- His father was named Junius Brutus Booth, echoing the Roman assassin Brutus and foreshadowing John's later act.
Ideology Drove Booth From Kidnap To Kill
- Booth identified as a Confederate despite living in Union Maryland and actively supported the Southern cause.
- His racism and ideology drove him from kidnapping plans to assassination after Confederate defeat.
