Abraham Lincoln's Assassination Analysis

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Edmund Lindolp renowned author, holder of a master's degree in history from university of southern California, written a collection of stories of important assassinations in America history. Edmund brief discussion about Abraham Lincolns assassination includes an outline of the reconstruction that followed compared to what Lincoln had in mind for the nation. This provided me with helpful information due to the evidence that was explained about Abraham Lincoln tired to provide or managed to provide for the nation. This story managed to help me understand more about Abraham Lincoln.

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