Ford's Theater One of Lincoln's favorite retreats from the pressures of the presidency and the war was this theatre, it would also be the last place he would visit. Gunned down from behind during a performance on April 14th, 1865, Lincoln would die a short time later in the Petersen House across the street. To read more about the assassination, the assassin, and lincoln, visit this site.

The balcony where Lincoln was shot.  Booth tumbled to the stage below, shouting the motto of Virginia: "Sic semper tyrannis" - "Thus always to tyrants."

The audience waiting for the presentation to begin...

Waiting outside to get in.If you look closely, you can see Charles buying a watch to the right.How much did Dr. Love say to pay, Charles?

Lincoln's life mask and hands.One of these hands is used on the Lincoln Memorial, but the other is not.  Why? And whose hand is on the Lincoln Memorial, if it isn't Lincoln's?

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