<p>Even in his deep distress Booth had not forgotten to be theatrical. If he must die he wished to die at the climax of a highly dramatic situation. </p>

Even in his deep distress Booth had not forgotten to be theatrical. If he must die he wished to die at the climax of a highly dramatic situation.

<p>Even in his deep distress Booth had not forgotten to be theatrical. If he must die he wished to die at the climax of a highly dramatic situation.&nbsp;</p>

The Capture, Death and Burial of John Wilkes Booth

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The Capture, Death and Burial of John Wilkes Booth