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The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre, Washington D. C. on 14 April 1865. Wood engraving, 19th century
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The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre, Washington D. C. on 14 April 1865. Wood engraving, 19th century
LINCOLN: ASSASSINATION.
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre, Washington D.C. on 14 April 1865. Wood engraving, 19th century
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1865 Abraham Assassin Assassination Booth Conspiracy Lincoln Republican Shoot Theater Theatre Washington Wilkes
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic wood engraving captures the chilling moment of one of America's most tragic events - the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. On April 14,1865, inside Ford's Theatre in Washington D. C. , John Wilkes Booth carried out his heinous act that would forever change the course of American history. In this detailed print, we see Booth standing behind a seated Lincoln, his face filled with determination and malice. The atmosphere is tense as the president remains unaware of the impending danger lurking just inches away from him. The artist skillfully portrays the gravity of this fateful night through intricate lines and shading. The assassination itself was not merely an isolated incident but part of a larger conspiracy to destabilize the North during a time when tensions were high following the end of the Civil War. As a prominent Republican figure and advocate for abolishing slavery, Lincoln had made powerful enemies who sought to silence his progressive ideals. This wood engraving serves as both a historical record and a haunting reminder of how political divisions can lead to unthinkable acts. It immortalizes this pivotal moment in American history when an assassin's bullet shattered hopes for unity and progress. As we reflect on this image, let us remember not only President Lincoln's legacy but also our responsibility to uphold democracy and work towards creating a more inclusive society where such tragedies become relics confined to history books.
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