Lincoln’s Assassination and the Hunt for John Wilkes Booth | The American Story | Ep 18

In April 1865, victory turns to catastrophe. Just days after Robert E. Lee’s surrender, Abraham Lincoln is assassinated at Ford’s Theatre, Secretary of State William Seward is nearly murdered in his bed, and Washington erupts into panic. This episode follows John Wilkes Booth’s desperate escape, the massive manhunt that ends at a burning Virginia barn, and the pursuit and capture of Confederate president Jefferson Davis. Along the way, uncover the conspiracy, the trials, the executions, and the haunting aftermath for the Lincoln and Seward families. It is the tragic final chapter of the Civil War and the beginning of America’s painful struggle to rebuild. GLENN'S SPONSORS: American Financing: American Financing can show you how to put your hard-earned equity to work and get you out of debt. Dial ⁠800-906-2440⁠, or visit ⁠https://www.americanfinancing.net⁠. Chapter: When it comes to Medicare, Chapter puts you first. Dial #250 and say the key word "Chapter". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices