The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln: The American Civil War

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The assassination of Abraham Lincoln

2nd period Courtney Roberts

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. Lincoln Freed the slave, also ended the American civil war. The officials who had more education felt like they ruled over Lincoln, many people idealized him. Lincoln had rungs of national leadership by him being hard working. When he ran for president he was on the republican side. The republican party was young, inexperienced, and it quickly grew an influence. On April 15 1865, 7:22 am he lived nine hours after Booth shot Lincoln. Flags were lowered to hail-staff. They were a weeping crowed around the Peterson house. April 19, 1865 Funeral services were held for Lincoln at the White House. July 14, 1870 Mrs. Lincoln

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