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The Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln

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Issues of the Daily National Intelligencer, May 16-Jun 30, 1865 AND Miscellaneous Records Relating to the Court-Martial - Page 103Issues of the Daily National Intelligencer, May 16-Jun 30, 1865 AND Miscellaneous Records Relating to the Court-Martial - Page 103
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Fords_Theatre.jpgAdded by: ClioFord's Theater
Jwbooth.jpegAdded by: ClioJohn Wilkes Booth
MarySurratthouse.jpgAdded by: ClioMary Surratt's House where much of the conspiracy was planned.
Sketch of Lincoln AssassinationAdded by: ClioSketch of Lincoln Assassination
Plan of Ford's TheatreAdded by: Robert_GrayCourtesy of The National Park Service.
Plan of Lincoln's box at Ford's TheatreAdded by: Robert_GrayThis illustration appeared in Harper's Weekly April 29, 1865.
The stage at Ford's TheatreAdded by: Robert_GrayThe stage at Ford's Theatre
Interior of Ford's TheatreAdded by: Robert_GrayInterior of Ford's Theatre
Interior of Ford's TheatreAdded by: Robert_GrayInterior of Ford's Theatre
Interior of Ford's TheatreAdded by: Robert_GrayA photo taken by the Mathew Brady Gallery from the Family Circle Balcony of the theatre.
Interior of Ford's TheatreAdded by: Robert_GrayInterior of Ford's Theatre
Exterior of Ford's TheatreAdded by: Robert_GrayExterior of Ford's Theatre
Lt. Charles A. LealeAdded by: Robert_GrayLt. Charles A. Leale
Lincoln's rockerAdded by: Robert_GrayLincoln's rocker
Exterior of Ford's TheatreAdded by: Robert_GrayExterior of Ford's Theatre
Interior of Ford's TheatreAdded by: Robert_GrayInterior of Ford's Theatre
The Assassination of President LincolnAdded by: Robert_GrayA lithograph by H.H. Lloyd & Company.
Booth's pistolAdded by: Robert_GrayBooth's pistol
Booth's daggerAdded by: Robert_GrayAfter stabbing Major Henry Rathbone, Booth leaped to the stage brandishing this weapon, known as a Rio Grande Camp Knife, as he fled the theatre.
Booth's compassAdded by: Robert_GrayBooth's compass
Booth's diaryAdded by: Robert_GrayBooth's diary
Booth's diaryAdded by: Robert_GrayBooth's diary
Sergeant Thomas H. (Boston) CorbettAdded by: Robert_GraySergeant Thomas H. (Boston) Corbett
John Wilkes BoothAdded by: Robert_GrayJohn Wilkes Booth
Planning Booth's captureAdded by: Robert_GrayLieutenant Luther B. Baker, Colonel Lafayette C. Baker and Colonel Everton J. Conger. This photograph has been attributed to Alexander Gardner.
Farmhouse of Richard GarrettAdded by: Robert_GrayFarmhouse of Richard Garrett
Booth's bootAdded by: Robert_GrayBooth's boot
Reward posterAdded by: Robert_GrayReward poster
William Petersen HouseAdded by: Robert_GrayWilliam Petersen House
Lincoln's deathbed.Added by: Robert_GrayLincoln's deathbed.
Lincoln's deathbed.Added by: Robert_GrayLincoln's deathbed.
Plan of William Petersen house.Added by: Robert_GrayPlan of William Petersen house.
Lincoln's DeathbedAdded by: Robert_GrayFrom a painting by Alexander Hay Ritchie. Although historically inaccurate as to the size of the bedroom, this depicts many of the dignitaries who visited the dying President at various times during the night of April 14-15, 1865.
Lincoln's hat.Added by: Robert_GrayLincoln's hat.
Coins placed over Lincoln's eyes.Added by: Robert_GrayCoins placed over Lincoln's eyes.
Bloodstained bed sheet.Added by: Robert_GrayBloodstained bed sheet.
Globe Tavern, Springfield, IL 1865Added by: Robert_GrayGlobe Tavern, Springfield, IL 1865
The Washington hearse.Added by: Robert_GrayThe Washington hearse.
Lincoln's funeral procession, Washington, D.C.Added by: Robert_GrayLincoln's funeral procession, Washington, D.C.
The engine W.H. Whiton and Lincoln's personal railroad car.Added by: Robert_GrayThe engine W.H. Whiton and Lincoln's personal railroad car.
The steam engine, Nashville.Added by: Robert_GrayThe steam engine, Nashville.
Lincoln's Funeral Procession, Washington, D.C., April 19, 1865Added by: Robert_GrayLincoln's Funeral Procession, Washington, D.C., April 19, 1865
Washington, D.C., April 19, 1865Added by: Robert_GrayWashington, D.C., April 19, 1865
Harrisburg, PA April 21-22, 1865.Added by: Robert_GrayHarrisburg, PA April 21-22, 1865.
Philadelphia, PA, April 22-24, 1865.Added by: Robert_GrayPhiladelphia, PA, April 22-24, 1865.
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Buffalo, NY, April 27, 1865Added by: Robert_GrayBuffalo, NY, April 27, 1865
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New York City, April 24, 1865Added by: Robert_GrayNew York City, April 24, 1865
Cleveland, OH, April 28, 1865Added by: Robert_GrayCleveland, OH, April 28, 1865
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Columbus, OH, April 29, 1865Added by: Robert_GrayColumbus, OH, April 29, 1865
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Indianapolis, IN, April 30, 1865Added by: Robert_GrayIndianapolis, IN, April 30, 1865
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Indianapolis, IN, April 30, 1865Added by: Robert_GrayIndianapolis, IN, April 30, 1865
New York City, April 24, 1865Added by: Robert_GrayNew York City, April 24, 1865
Chicago, IL, May 1-2, 1865Added by: Robert_GrayChicago, IL, May 1-2, 1865
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Springfield, IL, May 4, 1865Added by: Robert_GraySpringfield, IL, May 4, 1865
Springfield, IL May 3-4, 1865Added by: Robert_GraySpringfield, IL May 3-4, 1865
Springfield, IL May 4, 1865Added by: Robert_GraySpringfield, IL May 4, 1865
San Francisco, CA April 19, 1865Added by: Robert_GraySan Francisco, CA April 19, 1865