How Was Abraham Lincoln's Assassination Justified

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Was the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln Justified?
There have been so many presidential assassinations of the US throughout history. Abraham Lincoln’s was significant since he was shot during a performance in a theatre in the back of the head. Lincoln’s assassination was unjustified because even though some people thought he was racist, he was a great president for our country, he helped abolished slavery in the United States, and he fought to prevent the nation from splitting apart.
We have had so many presidents and while some haven’t done anything beneficial for our country, most have done an excellent job. Abraham Lincoln is an example of this. He is regarded by many Americans as the greatest president to ever hold office in the history

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