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During the performance of "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theatre Booth snuck up into Lincoln's box and shot him with a single shot to the head from a .44 caliber Philadelphia Derringer. It was up close and personal.
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A single shot deringer,around .41 caliber.

.44 cal black powder

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A single shot Derringeir

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.357 Magnum

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Who did John Wilkes Booth shoot?

Abraham Lincoln.


Where did John Wilkes's Booth shoot Abraham Lincoln?

John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theater, in Washington DC


Where did john Wilkes booth shoot Abraham Lincoln?

John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theater, in Washington DC


What sentence with shoot?

John Wilkes Booth wanted to shoot Abraham Lincoln.


Where did John Wilkes Booth shoot President Abraham Lincoln?

Fords Theater


What month did John Wilkes Booth shoot Abraham Lincoln?

It was on Friday, 14 April 1865.


At what time john Wilkes booth shoot Abraham Lincoln?

10 15 pm 14 april


Did John Wilkes Booth shoot Abraham Lincoln with a handgun?

Yes, a .44 caliber Derringer I believe.


What gun was John Wilkes Booth using when he shoot Abraham Lincoln?

Booth used a single shot percussion cap Derringer.


Why did this man's shoot Lincoln?

John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln because he was strongly opposed of what he believed in. He was enraged at how the Civil War turned out.


How many shows did john Wilkes booth perform in?

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Why did John Wilkes Booth assassinate Abraham Lincoln?

Because of his views on slavery, Abraham Lincoln inspired both passionate supporters and equally vehement detractors. John Wilkes Booth despised Lincoln's desire to end slavery; Booth supported the Confederacy. After he assassinated Lincoln, Booth was surprised that the public opposed what he had done. He expected to be regarded as a hero.He hoped to revive the spirit of the South and continue the War of Northern Agression.John Wilkes Booth originally planned to kidnap Lincoln but then decided to shoot him.