The boys couldn’t get together this week to record The WellRED podcast  because of travel schedules, but rather than have no episode or throw up an old episode, I decided to talk about one of my favorite periods in history: The Civil War. More specifically, the plot to kill Lincoln right after the war ended

Enjoy this hour plus stream of consciousness rant with no breaks and no notes detailing the assassination, plot to overthrow the government, the man hunt, and finally the military tribunal of the conspirators.. (Time Stamps Below!)

Also feel free to fact check me and tell me what I got wrong!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context of the Conversation

02:42 Corey's Fascination with Lincoln's Assassination

05:06 Lincoln's Presidency and Public Perception

12:38 The Aftermath of the Civil War

21:30 The Conspiracy to Assassinate Lincoln

26:27 John Wilkes Booth and the Plot Unfolds

33:44 The Plot Unfolds: Booth's Decision

39:55 The Assassination: A Calculated Move

47:00 Aftermath: Lincoln's Last Moments

51:59 The Manhunt: Booth on the Run

56:27 Justice or Revenge: The Trials of the Conspirators