The assassination of President Lincoln remains a haunting tragedy for America, surrounded by unresolved questions, particularly about the deringer pistol John Wilkes Booth used.
The pistol that took Lincoln's life was kept in storage for years due to its morbid nature. Controversy surrounds its display, even after it was finally shown in Ford's Theatre in 1942.
John Wilkes Booth, a disgruntled actor who lost money in the oil industry, believed he could restore the South's cause through Lincoln's assassination.
Lincoln's assassination occurred amidst laughter from the audience of 'Our American Cousin,' highlighting the shocking nature of the sudden tragedy.
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