History

How did the plan to kill William Henry Seward tie in with the Lincoln assassination? What happened to Seward and his attacker? In addition to killing Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth wanted to assassinate Vice President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of State William Henry Seward. He hoped that killing several key government officials would rally Confederate sympathizers and veterans to renew their fight. Read more to learn what happened to Seward on the night that Lincoln was assassinated.

How did the hunt for John Wilkes Booth and his co-conspirators unfold? What was the ultimate fate of the assassins? The hunt for John Wilkes Booth and his accomplices lasted for several days after the assassination of Lincoln. Chasing Lincoln’s Killers tells the chilling tale of the assassins and the sympathizers who helped them flee from Washington, through Maryland, and ultimately to Virginia. Read more to learn the exciting story of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth.

What are the details of the Lincoln assassination timeline? Were the co-conspirators successful in killing their other targets? Chasing Lincoln’s Killer provides the details of the Lincoln assassination timeline. The timeline from the president’s arrival at Ford’s Theatre until the assassins scattered after the attacks is an important part of understanding the larger assassination plot. Keep reading to learn the Lincoln assassination timeline.

Who were the Lincoln assassination conspirators? What role did each person play? John Wilkes Booth did not act alone. Chasing Lincoln’s Killer reveals the identity of the Lincoln assassination conspirators and the role that each one played in the plot. It also outlines their plans and preparations and what happened to them after the plot was carried out. Read more to learn about the Lincoln assassination conspirators.

What led up to the assassination of Lincoln? What was the political environment? What was going on in the minds of the assassins? The assassination of Lincoln occurred in April 1865. The previous year, John Wilkes Booth had planned to kidnap the president, but the plot failed. By the spring of 1865, Booth was determined to kill the president. Several key events deepened Booth’s dismay and his obsession with this deadly plan. Read more to learn about the months, weeks, and days leading up to the assassination of Lincoln.