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Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

The multi-episode series 'Assassination of Abraham Lincoln' explores the tumultuous final weeks of Lincoln's life following his re-election in 1864, detailing the political and personal challenges he faced as the Civil War approached its conclusion. Listeners learn about Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre and the immediate chaos that ensued, including John Wilkes Booth’s escape and the public reaction to this pivotal event that altered the nation's trajectory.