The Love Letter That Killed Lincoln

Most people know John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre. But what if I told you the assassination almost didn't happen — until a rejected love letter from a desperate actress named Ella Turner sent Booth into a murderous rage just hours before the play? The crumpled note found in Booth's hotel room reveals a story of vanity, heartbreak, and how personal humiliation changed the course of American history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.