Lincoln Assassination

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However, the President changed plans and remained in the capital. Thus, Booth's plot to kidnap Lincoln failed.

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A Big Change of Plans…

On April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox. (War is over)

Two days later Lincoln spoke from the White House to a crowd gathered outside. Booth was present as Lincoln suggested in his speech that voting rights be granted to certain blacks.

Infuriated, Booth's plans now turned in the direction of assassination.

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Booth over the edge….

Lincoln suggested conferring voting rights for some blacks; "on the very intelligent, and on those who serve our cause as soldiers."

Booth was enraged! He said, "Now, by God! I'll put him through. That is the last speech he will ever make."

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The Opportunity….

On April 14, Booth stopped at Ford's Theatre to pick up his mail.

While there he learned of President Lincoln's plans to attend the evening performance of Our American Cousin.

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One last meeting….

Booth held one final meeting with his co-conspirators.

He said he would kill Lincoln at the theatre (he had since learned that Grant had left town).

Booth gave the others their orders.

Booth also arranged to have a fast horse waiting for him.

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Slide 13

Andrew Johnson

George Atzerodt was to kill Vice-President Andrew Johnson at the Kirkwood House where Johnson resided.

Johnson was not home when Atzerodt came calling.

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Slide 14

William Seward

Lewis Powell was assigned to kill Secretary of State William Seward.

David Herold would accompany Powell.

Powell wildly attempted to stab Seward, but struck no fatal blows!!

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What was the overall goal?

All attacks were to take place simultaneously at approximately 10:15 P.M. that night.

Booth hoped the resulting chaos and weakness in the government would lead to a comeback for the South.

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Ford's Theatre

between E and F streets in Washington, D.C.