Ashley Wilkes

The novel Killing Lincoln, written by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard, portrays the steps leading up to the assassination of President Lincoln and the effects after. The author sequences the book in chronological arrangement through the historical events. Bill O’Reilly is a political television show host on the channel Fox News. O’ Reilly is an accomplished author; he has produced numerous historical novels. Also, the author majored in history and graduated from Harvard, so this knowledge makes…

“Sic semper tyrannis!” These were the words spoken by John Wilkes Booth after he shot Abe Lincoln, meaning “Thus always to tyrants.” Killing Lincoln is an historical non-fiction book that thoroughly explains the events of the most well-known conspiracy in America; the assassination of the sixteenth US President, Abraham Lincoln, and the attempted murder of Secretary of State, William Seward. It was written by, quite possibly, the most talked about political commentator in America, Bill O’Reilly.…

locating and capturing Lincoln’s killer and conspirators, to condemn Mary Surratt to death. There have been many arguments and opinions over the years about whether or not Mary’s sentence was justified. But, while Mary had a strong connection to John Wilkes Booth’s, she should have been imprisoned rather than hanged for her involvement assassination plot. Mary’s crime was insignificant compared to other’s. Dr. Samuel Mudd provided refuge and medical treatment for John W. Booth while Booth was…

The story of John Wilkes Booth’s capture is like building a puzzle. Each piece of the puzzle is continuous information on the steps booth took to avoid capture. The final piece is his capture and demise. The Story of Booth's capture began shortly after the assassination of president Lincoln. As Booth was leaving the theatre he broke his leg as he jumped from the presidential suite. This injury would end up causing him to lose precious time in his escape plan. Booth and his colleagues met…

John Wilkes Booth aimed a Derringer pistol and shot once shooting Lincoln in the head at Ford Theatre while watching a play he didn't die at first he was carried to a nearby “safehouse.” He was accompanied by his wife Mary and two of their friends Henry Rathborne and his girlfriend Clara Harris. It seems mr.booth was an actor who was angry at the fall of the confederacy and wanted the president and his house (vice president and secretary of state) Lyndon Johnson and William Seward. John Wilkes…

Robert gradually thanked him as he knew who the famous actor was. It was only a few months away that Abraham Lincoln would be killed. In 1865, Edwin decided to perform for Abraham Lincoln after they had won the war against the South. His brother John Wilkes Booth knew this was gonna happen so he planned to assassinate Lincoln. During this performance. Edwin didn't know about such thing and John had shot the president. The next morning, Edwin would know that the president had been shot and killed…

Chasing Lincoln’s Killer, written by James L. Swanson, was published in New York in 2009. Chasing Lincoln’s Killer is non-fiction. Abraham Lincoln won the civil war and freed slaves all across the country. John Wilkes Booth wasn’t so happy about this, he made a plan to assassinate president Lincoln. Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, decided to go to a movie theatre to celebrate the victory of the war and just to have alone time. Booth figured it was a good time to assassinate Lincoln.…

Assassination That Changed America Forever. New York: Henry Holt, 2011. Print. . Killing Lincoln by Bill O’Reilly & Martin Dugard unravel the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Many Americans know that Lincoln was shot and killed by, John Wilkes Booth a famous and well respected actor with some very pro-southerner views however, any do not understand why Booth and his accomplices would want to commit such a horrendous crime. Just like any other horrendous crime, there are a vast amount…

Per The Oxford Dictionary, a generation is “A group of people of similar age involved in a particular activity”. In 20th century America, it became popular practice to classify generations by certain credentials whether they be economic, political, or social in nature. Most generations receive their title from an event or actions that distinguish them from any previous groups. For example, the generation who were coming of age after World War I became known as The Lost Generation due to the…

Please find my resume enclosed for the Beef Empire Days internship position. Currently I am a sophomore at Kansas State University studying mass communications with an emphasis in public relations. I was excited to hear of this internship that would utilize my communications skills and allow me develop abilities that will aide me in my career. Throughout my life I have had a passion for communication. As I transitioned into college I found I could turn my passion into a career. As I continue…