Questions surrounding Lincoln's death from "summary" of The Lincoln Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer,Josh Mensch
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln remains one of the most significant events in American history. However, even after all these years, many questions still linger about the circumstances surrounding his death. One of the most persistent questions is whether John Wilkes Booth acted alone or if he had accomplices in carrying out the assassination. Some historians believe that there may have been a larger conspiracy at play, involving other individuals who wanted to see Lincoln dead. The possibility of a wider conspiracy raises doubts about the official narrative of the assassination. Another question that continues to puzzle historians is the level of protection provided to Lincoln on the night of his assassination. Despite the ongoing Civil War and t...
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