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LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. Broadside issued by the War Department on 20 April 1865, offering rewards for the apprehension of John Wilkes Booth and his fellow conspirators
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LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. Broadside issued by the War Department on 20 April 1865, offering rewards for the apprehension of John Wilkes Booth and his fellow conspirators
LINCOLN ASSASSINATION.
Broadside issued by the War Department on 20 April 1865, offering rewards for the apprehension of John Wilkes Booth and his fellow conspirators
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Media ID 6246752
1865 Abraham Assassin Assassination Booth Conspiracy Crime David Death Handbill Lincoln Republican Party Reward Surratt Wilkes Herold Wanted
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in history - the aftermath of the Lincoln Assassination. The broadside, issued by the War Department on 20 April 1865, serves as a chilling reminder of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth and his fellow conspirators. The image showcases this historic document, with its bold text demanding justice for President Abraham Lincoln's untimely death. The reward offered for their apprehension looms large, emphasizing the urgency to bring these men to justice. Intriguingly framed within this broadside are the names that have become synonymous with one of America's darkest chapters: John Wilkes Booth, David Herold, and others involved in this heinous conspiracy against the Republican Party leader. The composition places emphasis on these wanted men at its center while surrounding them with details such as dates and keywords like "assassin" and "conspiracy". This arrangement adds depth to our understanding of how deeply rooted their crime was in American society during that time. As we gaze upon this photo print, we are transported back to 1865 when tensions ran high amidst mourning for a beloved president. It serves as both an educational tool and a haunting reminder of a nation grappling with tragedy.
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