National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets opens with a portrayal of President Lincoln's infamous assassination. In this historical deep-dive, Aubrey Paris and Emily Black assess the accuracy of the portrayal, unveil unexpected parallels between Ben Gates and John Wilkes Booth, and debunk conspiracy theories about the Booth diary.

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