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Kidnapping is Planned
Booth and his henchmen planned to take Abraham Lincoln Hostage. -
Richmond Falls
Richmond, which was the Confederate capital, fell to the Union. -
Virginia Surrenders
The Army of Northern Virginia surrendered at Appomattox Court House. -
Lincoln Gives A Speech
While Lincoln was giving his speech, John Wilkes Booth decided he wanted to kill Abraham Lincoln. -
Booth Proposes A Plan
Booth gathered men to conspire to kill the nation's top three leaders. -
Washington Celebrates
Washington celebrated the blacks' newly gained right to vote by lighting up the city. -
Lincoln Gets Shot
After careful planning, John Wilkes booth assassinated Abraham with a single bullet through the back of his head at Ford's Theater at 10:00 P.M. -
William Seward is Attacked
Lewiss Powell attacks Seward in his own house. -
Andrew Johnson Escapes Death
George Atzerodt, who was supposed to kill Johnson, got scared and left before doing anything. -
Booth and Herold Reunite
Herold catches up to Booth and they escape together. -
Booth Hears News
Booth heard that Lincoln was going to be at Ford's theater that night. -
Lincoln Dies
Abaham Lincoln died at 7:22 A.M. -
The Play Was Performed
The Play "Our American Cousin" was performed at Ford's Theater. -
Booth and Herold Are Captured
The manhunt that lasted for 12 days was finally over. -
Booth is Shot
Booth is shot and killed after he is caught.