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591. The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln: Manhunt for the Killer (Part 2)

August 13, 2025

Description

How was President Abraham Lincoln murdered on Good Friday 1865, at Ford’s Theatre, just five days after Robert E. Lee’s surrender? Who was John Wilkes Booth, the racist actor with southern...
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Books Referenced

American Brutus

Author: Michael Kaufman

Context:

Dominic explicitly recommends this book as 'brilliant' when discussing details about John Wilkes Booth, including the peephole in Lincoln's box at Ford's Theatre. He references this book multiple times throughout the episode for details about Booth's psychology and the assassination.

Abraham Lincoln: A Life

Author: Michael Burlingame

Context:

Referenced as 'this book that I've mentioned a few times, brilliant biography' when discussing Lincoln's character and personality. The speaker quotes Burlingame's assessment of Lincoln's rare combination of political skills and personal qualities.