On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot in the back of the head by the cowardly Democrat John Wilkes Booth (as he sat enjoying a play with his wife in Ford's Theater). The nation was happy that the Civil War had ended (and so was Lincoln), but the Democrats were highly upset that they lost.   Lincoln had faced down the racism of slavery and had pushed hard to pass the 13th Amendment. The Democrats, knowing Lincoln had selected a Democrat as his Vice President (Andrew Johnson). believed they could still stop the ratification of the 13th Amendment by killing Lincoln.  With a Democrat as president, they believed they could still thwart the final steps to ratify the 13th Amendment which made slavery illegal in America.  Employing steadfast RESPECT for the concept of freedom during the trying times of the Civil War, Lincoln was an American hero who advanced social integrity to benefit all Americans.  The Eagle Hoss & Hound podcast is a platform for respect. Respect for the Eagle - the individual with a service background (including spouses). Respect for the Hoss - the Social Integrity Hero from our American past. Plus, the Hound - the common #AmericanMutt - you and me. Follow @EagleIMBUED - J.D. Collier