John Wilkes Booth's Plan

  • Booth gave Mary Surratt a small package for her to deliver to her Tavern. This included

  • Booth had already tried to Kidnap Lincoln, but failed, this time is was a triple assassination plot.

  • Booth had entered Ford's Theatre as planned, he knew it was time.

  • Booth entered Lincoln's box as Harry Hawk was giving his speech. The intensity was in his body and face. Pulling the trigger would change the course of history. Booth had fired.

  • As this was going on Lewis Powell had stabbed Frederick, had gotten his information from Fanny, stabbed Robinson, and shot Seward. His mission accomplished.

  • Booth had finally escaped as he tricked the soldiers guarding the bridge and was able to get through. Booth had escaped and has shot the President.

  • Booth would pick up supplies at tavern

  • Booth took a .44 Caliber, Pistol and knife

  • Booth brought Loyal Conspirators with him-Lewis Powell, David Herold, John Surratt, and George Atzerodt.

  • The bullet went through Lincoln's brain as Booth went on to escape. He went out the back, fled the scene, took his horse, and rode off into the distance.