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The assassination of United States President Abraham Lincoln took place on Good Friday,[1] April 14, 1865, as the American Civil War was drawing to a close. The assassination occurred five days after the commanding general of the Army of Northern Virginia, Robert E. Lee, and his battered Army of Northern Virginia surrendered to GeneralUlysses S. Grant and the Army of the Potomac. Lincoln was the first American president to be assassinated,[2] though an unsuccessful attempt had been made on Andrew Jacksonthirty years before in 1835.[3]
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What booth was Abraham Lincoln assassinated in?
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in the State Box at Ford's theatre, in Washington DC.
What was the play Lincoln saw at the Ford Theater?
When Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre he was watching the play "Our American Cousin".
Who assignated abaham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln were assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.
Where was Abraham Lincoln last seen?
Abraham Lincoln was last seen at the theatre where he was assassinated.
What date was Mr. Abraham Lincoln shot?
Abraham Lincoln was shot in the back of the head while watching "My American Cousin" in Ford's Theatre in 1865, five days after the end of the Civil War.
