14 avr. 1865 - Lincoln's Death
Description:
The Stars and Stripes are ceremoniously raised over Fort Sumter. That night, Lincoln and his wife Mary see the play "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theater. At 10:13 p.m., during the third act of the play, John Wilkes Booth shoots the president in the head. Doctors attend to the president in the theater then move him to a house across the street. He never regains consciousness.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
14 avr. 1865
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 159 ans
