Abraham Lincoln, or "Honest Abe" was a great man. Well over 75% of the U.S gave him their support. Unfortunately, on April 14, 1865, was shot in the back of the head at Ford's Theater.The shooter, as many of you know, was John Wilkes Booth. Booth at first planned to capture Abe and exchange him for POW's. His plan failed and enraged he turned to murder. After shooting Abraham Lincoln, he jumped from the box and broke his left fibula. He flashed a knife at the crowd, as if to say," Nobody saw anything," and limped off in aganizing pain.7:22 A.M April 15, 1865 "Honest Abe" stopped breathing. One of our greatest presidents was dead. All accused of aiding booth were found guilty, hung, and sentenced to life in prison. ( A. Lincoln's favorite sport was wrestling.
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