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LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre, Washington, D. C. 14 April 1865. Contemporary wood engraving
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LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre, Washington, D. C. 14 April 1865. Contemporary wood engraving
LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre, Washington, D.C. 14 April 1865. Contemporary wood engraving
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This print captures the tragic and historic moment of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D. C. on April 14,1865. The contemporary wood engraving showcases the interior of the theater, with an audience filled with anticipation and excitement for the evening's performance. In this gripping scene, John Wilkes Booth stands on a balcony pointing towards the stage curtain, his face filled with determination and malice. As an American actor turned assassin, Booth carried out a heinous act that would forever change the course of history. The image also features Abraham Lincoln seated in his box alongside Mary Todd Lincoln, both unaware of the impending danger lurking behind them. The railing separating them from the rest of the theater symbolizes their isolation as leaders during a tumultuous time for our nation. Amidst chaos and confusion, men and women scramble to flee while others try to apprehend Booth before he can escape justice. This chilling depiction serves as a grim reminder of how one man's actions can have far-reaching consequences. The assassination not only marked a devastating loss for our country but also exposed deep divisions within society during this turbulent period leading up to Reconstruction. It was a crime that shook America to its core and left an indelible mark on our collective memory. As we reflect upon this haunting image captured by The Granger Collection, we are reminded of both the fragility and resilience inherent in democracy – reminding us never to take it for granted.
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