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John Wilkes Booth, during the US Civil War, had the idea of kidnapping US President Lincoln. For all practical purposes, despite views to the contrary, this idea ended when Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to US Grant. Wilkes then conspired with his "friends" to assassinate Lincoln and the US Secretaries of War and State. His friends failed in their attempts, however, Wilkes's plan to assassinate Lincoln was a tragic success. As Lee said when he heard of the assassination, and here is a paraphrase, "The South has lost its best friend".
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Who assassinated President Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
Why was John Wilkes Booth concerned about his appearance?
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Who assainated Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth killed Lincoln in the Ford Theatre.
What music did John Wilkes Booth?
John Wilkes Booth was an actor.
How did john Wilkes booth act?
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Is John Wilkes booth mean?
Why yes John Wilkes booth is mean
Who did abrham lilcolin murwderd by?
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Which man organized the plan to kill President Lincoln?
john wilkes booth
Where was John Wilkes Booth from?
John Wilkes Booth was from the state of Maryland. He assassinated President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. John Wilkes Booth was killed in 1865.
When was John Wilkes Booth born?
John Wilkes Booth was born on May 10, 1838
What did John Wilkes Booth do before the civil war?
John Wilkes Booth was an actor.
How old was John Wilkes Booth when he was assassinated?
John Wilkes Booth was 27 when he was assassinated
