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This category lists pages and sites that tell about John Wilkes Booth (1821-1865). Once a prominent actor, Booth is more commonly known as the infamous gunman who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln inside Ford's Theatre.
http://rogerjnorton.com/Lincoln72.html
Describes Booth's life and his plot against Abraham Lincoln.
http://spartacus-educational.com/USACWbooth.htm
Encyclopedia-like overview of Booth's life along with excerpts from the speeches and writings of those who were acquainted with him.
http://rogerjnorton.com/Lincoln83.html
Attempts to dispel rumors that John Wilkes Booth escaped by providing details of his positive identification and the doctor's account of his autopsy.
http://www.civilwarhome.com/booth.htm
Official cavalry report describes Booth's capture.
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/booth.htm
Describes the last moments of Lincoln's assassin.
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