Lincoln's Last Days: A Haunting Account of the Assassination and Its Aftermath

On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. The assassination shocked the nation and plunged the country into mourning. In the days that followed, Lincoln's body lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda, where thousands of people came to pay their respects.

Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever

by Bill O'Reilly

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Lincoln's Last Days is a gripping account of the final days of Lincoln's life, from the assassination attempt to his death and funeral. Through vivid descriptions and eyewitness accounts, the book provides a unique perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in American history.

The Assassination

On the evening of April 14, 1865, Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, attended a performance of the play Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre. During the third act of the play, Booth entered the presidential box and shot Lincoln in the head. Lincoln was rushed to a nearby house, where he died the following morning.

Booth escaped from the theatre and fled to Virginia. He was pursued by Union soldiers and eventually cornered in a barn. Booth refused to surrender and was shot and killed by Union soldiers.

The Funeral

Lincoln's body lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda for three days. Thousands of people came to pay their respects, including members of Congress, foreign dignitaries, and ordinary citizens. Lincoln's funeral was held on April 19, 1865, and his body was transported to Springfield, Illinois, where he was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

The Aftermath

Lincoln's assassination had a profound impact on the United States. The country was still reeling from the Civil War, and Lincoln's death was a major blow to the Union cause. The assassination also led to a wave of violence against African Americans, as white Southerners blamed them for Lincoln's death.

In the years that followed, Lincoln's legacy grew. He became known as one of the greatest presidents in American history, and his assassination is remembered as one of the saddest and most pivotal moments in the nation's history.

Lincoln's Last Days: A Haunting Account

Lincoln's Last Days is a powerful and moving account of the final days of Abraham Lincoln's life. Through vivid descriptions and eyewitness accounts, the book provides a unique perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in American history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the life of Abraham Lincoln.

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Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever

by Bill O'Reilly

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
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