John Wilkes Booth
John Wilkes Booth was an American actor and Confederate sympathizer, most infamously known for assassinating President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865. Born in 1838 into a prominent acting family, Booth was a successful actor but became infamous for his role in one of the most significant acts of political violence in American history. His motivations stemmed from his staunch opposition to Lincoln's policies, particularly regarding slavery and the Civil War, which ultimately led to his dramatic downfall.
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A portrayal of John Wilkes Booth, Abraham Lincoln’s assassin, was present among the mourners.
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United States· 2025-12-22
John Wilkes Booth was the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln.
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Hungary· 2025-10-06
John Wilkes Booth was the fanatic Southern sympathizer who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln.
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Switzerland· 2025-09-15
John Wilkes Booth was the actor who assassinated Abraham Lincoln.
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Romania· 2025-09-12
John Wilkes Booth was identified as Lincoln's assassin who was killed before he could be put on trial.
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Ireland· 2025-09-01
John Wilkes Booth has come to be seen as a dysfunctional personality turned lone assassin.
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United Kingdom· 2025-07-18
John Wilkes Booth was the assassin of Abraham Lincoln.
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Brazil· 2025-05-24
John Wilkes Booth was the assassin of Abraham Lincoln.
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John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln, who died the next day.
Tal día como hoy 14 de abril
Venezuela· 2025-04-14
John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington.
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Estonia· 2025-04-14
John Wilkes Booth was a famous actor and the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln.
Σαν Σήμερα: 14 Απριλίου 1865 – Δολοφονείται ο Αβραάμ Λίνκολν
Greece· 2025-04-14
John Wilkes Booth was the actor who assassinated Abraham Lincoln.
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