Chasing Lincoln’s Killer By: Jacob Semrow

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March 4 th, 1865 Abraham Lincoln’s second inauguration was on this date (1).Abraham Lincoln’s second inauguration was on this date (1). His first term as president was also during the civil war between the Union and the Confederates (1).His first term as president was also during the civil war between the Union and the Confederates (1).

March 17 th, 1865 Booth gathered his conspirators to plan the attacks on this awful night in American History (24).Booth gathered his conspirators to plan the attacks on this awful night in American History (24). They started to plan the many attacks on high Union government officials, such as Abraham Lincoln (24).They started to plan the many attacks on high Union government officials, such as Abraham Lincoln (24).

April 3 rd, 1865 The Union, lead by Ulysses S. Grant defeated the Confederates (2).The Union, lead by Ulysses S. Grant defeated the Confederates (2). They defeated the Union in Richmond Virginia, which was the capital of the Confederates (2).They defeated the Union in Richmond Virginia, which was the capital of the Confederates (2).

April 9 th, 1865 Robert E. Lee surrender to the Union army, this marked the end of the civil war (5).Robert E. Lee surrender to the Union army, this marked the end of the civil war (5). This brutal war lasted a total of four years (5).This brutal war lasted a total of four years (5).

April 14 th, 1865 At approximately 12:30 pm John Wilkes Booth arrived at Ford’s theater (11).At approximately 12:30 pm John Wilkes Booth arrived at Ford’s theater (11). He started to plan out what he will do execute the assassination (11).He started to plan out what he will do execute the assassination (11).

April 14 th, 1865 Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at 10:10 pm (39).Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at 10:10 pm (39). He was shot by John Wilkes Booth with a derringer pistol while watching a play with his family (39).He was shot by John Wilkes Booth with a derringer pistol while watching a play with his family (39).

April 14 th, 1865 After Booth executed the assassination he went across the stage knowing that it would be his last stage performance of his life (39).After Booth executed the assassination he went across the stage knowing that it would be his last stage performance of his life (39). He was know the most wanted man in the United States of America (39).He was know the most wanted man in the United States of America (39).

April 15 th, 1865 Booth and Herold left Mudd’s house after staying there for only a short period of time (112).Booth and Herold left Mudd’s house after staying there for only a short period of time (112). They left because Mudd thought it was to dangerous at his place and he also didn’t want to get caught (112).They left because Mudd thought it was to dangerous at his place and he also didn’t want to get caught (112).

April 16 th, 1865 Booth goes to Cox next to hide out until he can get to the South where he will be more safe (116).Booth goes to Cox next to hide out until he can get to the South where he will be more safe (116). Cox tells him to wait in the pine thicket near his house (116).Cox tells him to wait in the pine thicket near his house (116).

April 16 th, 1865 Booth receives food from Cox to hold them over until someone comes to take them across the river (116).Booth receives food from Cox to hold them over until someone comes to take them across the river (116). So they camp out, no noise or light to draw attention to themselves until the mysterious man arrives (116).So they camp out, no noise or light to draw attention to themselves until the mysterious man arrives (116).

April 20 th, 1865 A $100,000 reward is posted for the capture of the most wanted men (145).A $100,000 reward is posted for the capture of the most wanted men (145). These three men are Herold, Suratt and Booth (145).These three men are Herold, Suratt and Booth (145).

April 20 th, 1865 Atzerdot is arrested by soldiers while searching a house (141).Atzerdot is arrested by soldiers while searching a house (141). He was found lying in bed and didn’t even attempt to run away or fight back (141).He was found lying in bed and didn’t even attempt to run away or fight back (141).

April 20 th, 1865 The man arrives after after four day wait to take Booth and Herold across the river (144).The man arrives after after four day wait to take Booth and Herold across the river (144). So they take the boat and start paddling to the South (144).So they take the boat and start paddling to the South (144).

April 20 th, 1865 Booth and Herold land the boat after a full day on the river (145).Booth and Herold land the boat after a full day on the river (145). But, they realize that they have only gone further up into Maryland putting them farther away from their goal to reach in the South (145).But, they realize that they have only gone further up into Maryland putting them farther away from their goal to reach in the South (145).

April 21, 1865 Booth and Herold are now hiding out in the pine thicket again (149).Booth and Herold are now hiding out in the pine thicket again (149). But, this time around nobody to help the and farther away from their destination in the South (149).But, this time around nobody to help the and farther away from their destination in the South (149).

April 24 th, 1865 Booth was hiding out in Garretts until he had a chance to takes his boat back down to the South (155).Booth was hiding out in Garretts until he had a chance to takes his boat back down to the South (155). Meanwhile, Herold was captured leaving Booth the only one of left to capture (155).Meanwhile, Herold was captured leaving Booth the only one of left to capture (155).

April 25 th, 1865 Booth was found by many soldiers (170).Booth was found by many soldiers (170). He fought of the first soldiers and tried to run, but he knew he only had a few seconds left in his life (170).He fought of the first soldiers and tried to run, but he knew he only had a few seconds left in his life (170).

April 25 th, 1865 Booth was finally assassinated and all the conspirators were captured or killed (177).Booth was finally assassinated and all the conspirators were captured or killed (177). The twelve day man hunt was officially over (177).The twelve day man hunt was officially over (177).

July 7 th, 1865 Powell, Herold, and Azterodt were hung (189).Powell, Herold, and Azterodt were hung (189). They were hung at 1:26 pm and all the conspirators of Abraham Lincoln's assasination were over (189).They were hung at 1:26 pm and all the conspirators of Abraham Lincoln's assasination were over (189).

July 1869 Andrew Johnson, the president of the United States of America released Booth’s body (191).Andrew Johnson, the president of the United States of America released Booth’s body (191). He released it to Booth’s brother, Edwin, who buried him in Baltimore Maryland (191).He released it to Booth’s brother, Edwin, who buried him in Baltimore Maryland (191).