On April 14, 1865, just days after the end of the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln was fatally shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. In this riveting episode, we explore the details of Lincoln’s assassination, the manhunt for Booth, and the national mourning that followed.

Discover the dark motivations behind the attack, the elaborate conspiracy to decapitate the U.S. government, and how Lincoln’s death impacted the fragile process of Reconstruction. Featuring dramatic retellings and key historical facts, this episode brings new insight into one of the most infamous moments in U.S. presidential history.

Keywords: Abraham Lincoln assassination, John Wilkes Booth, Ford’s Theatre, Lincoln shot, April 14 1865, Lincoln death podcast, American history Civil War, Lincoln conspiracy, assassination of a U.S. president, Reconstruction era, historical podcast, manhunt for Booth, national mourning Lincoln

Listen now for a powerful retelling of the night that forever altered the course of American history.

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