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Lincoln Assassination

On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending the play Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.

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Information about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on Wikipedia.
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Information about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on Wikipedia.

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Government provided document discussing facts and individuals involved in the Lincoln Assassination. It also provides addresses and locations involved that are associated with the unfortunate event.
Lincoln Assassination Staff Ride Guide Document

Government provided document discussing facts and individuals involved in the Lincoln Assassination. It also provides addresses and locations involved that are associated with the unfortunate event.

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In 1997—132 years after Lincoln's death—the authenticity of the pistol on display was called into question when the estate of a member of a Northeastern U.S. burglary ring was settled. Members of the ring had allegedly stolen the original Booth pistol in the 1960s—when security at the theater was less vigilant than it is today--and replaced it with a replica. The FBI was called in to test the authenticity.
FBI Certifies Authenticity of Pistol

In 1997—132 years after Lincoln's death—the authenticity of the pistol on display was called into question when the estate of a member of a Northeastern U.S. burglary ring was settled. Members of the ring had allegedly stolen the original Booth pistol in the 1960s—when security at the theater was less vigilant than it is today--and replaced it with a replica. The FBI was called in to test the authenticity.

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Room where Lincoln dies in Peterson House.
Lincoln Death Room

Room where Lincoln dies in Peterson House.

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On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending the play Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.
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