Booth: The Final Days
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Booth: The Final Days
Booth: The Final DaysInteractive
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Civil War 150
Civil War 150Interactive
Videos (16)
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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham LincolnVideo Clip (3:48)
Video Clip (3:48)
Today he is known as one of the greatest American presidents, but at the time of his election no one would have predicted Lincoln's success.
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What was in Lincoln's Pockets?
What was in Lincoln's Pockets?Video Clip (2:16)
Video Clip (2:16)
Ordinary items such as spectacles, a handkerchief and confederate cash were discovered inside the pockets of President Abraham Lincoln the night he was assassinated.
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On the Trail of John Wilkes Booth
On the Trail of John Wilkes BoothVideo Clip (2:11)
Video Clip (2:11)
Did John Wilkes Booth really die 12 days after assassinating Abraham Lincoln, or did he secretly escape with Confederate aid?
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Lincoln's Most Pivotal Speech
Lincoln's Most Pivotal SpeechVideo Clip (3:02)
Video Clip (3:02)
Which of President Lincoln's many eloquent speeches was the most important?
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The Diary of Lincoln's Assassin
The Diary of Lincoln's AssassinVideo Clip (2:24)
Video Clip (2:24)
As a fugitive on the run, John Wilkes Booth recorded his version of the Lincoln assassination in a diary, but some of his secrets are lost to history.
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The Final Days of John Wilkes Booth
The Final Days of John Wilkes BoothVideo Clip (2:59)
Video Clip (2:59)
After a 12-day manhunt, Union soldiers catch up to presidential assassin John Wilkes Booth and his accomplice David Herold.
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America and the Civil War
America and the Civil WarVideo Clip (4:04)
Video Clip (4:04)
Discover how the bloodiest war in American history transformed the face of the nation.
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Civil War in One Word
Civil War in One WordVideo Clip (1:13)
Video Clip (1:13)
If you had just one word to describe the Civil War, what would it be?
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Legacy of the Civil War
Legacy of the Civil WarVideo Clip (1:22)
Video Clip (1:22)
One hundred and fifty years after it began, the Civil War is still an important component of our national character.
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Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural
Abraham Lincoln's Second InauguralVideo Clip (2:11)
Video Clip (2:11)
Lincoln's second inaugural address somberly intoned the sacrifices made to end slavery and preserve the Union while calling for mutual forgiveness between North and South as the work of rebuilding began.
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The Lincoln Legacy
The Lincoln LegacyVideo Clip (3:49)
Video Clip (3:49)
President Abraham Lincoln presents his vision for America during his Second Inaugural Address, but his life is cut short by an assassin before he can bring it to fruition.
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The Lincoln Assassination Plot
The Lincoln Assassination PlotVideo Clip (4:04)
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The assassination of President Lincoln was just one part of a larger plot to decapitate the federal government of the U.S. after the Civil War.
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Behind the Assassin
Behind the AssassinVideo Clip (1:23)
Video Clip (1:23)
A closer look at why John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln.
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The Assassination of Lincoln
The Assassination of LincolnVideo Clip (2:06)
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John Wilkes Booth had unobstructed access to President Lincoln on the night of his assassination at Ford's Theater.
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The Aftermath of the Lincoln Assassination
The Aftermath of the Lincoln AssassinationVideo Clip (2:02)
Video Clip (2:02)
A stunned nation launches a massive manhunt for President Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth.
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The Motives of John Wilkes Booth
The Motives of John Wilkes BoothVideo Clip (3:49)
Video Clip (3:49)
historians speculate that John Wilkes Booth was aided in his plot against Lincoln, but the evidence suggests otherwise.
Photo Galleries (3)
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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln(19 Photos)
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See pictures from the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln.
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Civil War: Artifacts
Civil War: Artifacts(9 Photos)
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Explore Civil War artifacts, from medical kits and personal hygiene items, to carbines and currency.
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Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.(10 Photos)
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The capital of the United States, Washington, D.C., is home to many of the country's most iconic landmarks, including the White House, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.
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