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The Death of Lincoln

Dr. Matthew Primous, Professor

By Matthew PrimousPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
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There were many undertakings in this investigation of Lincoln's death, I found many peculiarities. Lincoln had bodyguards all around that night. And Lincoln was worried about his wife and his safety, he inquired about a good soldier to protect him, however the soldier decline due to pressure from Lincoln's divided cabinet. Lincoln explained his cabinet like Ancient Greece's times. He saw each cabinet member acting as one of the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece. And he suspected that conspiracies were going on under his watch. Lincoln had invited his killer to the White House on numerous occasions. Some say his killer was thinking about becoming the president, although Lincoln's killer was known also to be a womanizer and a crossdresser. Lincoln's killer had popularity and notoriety among Americans, but he seemed obsessed with money and power. And he knew that the president was limited by money and power, so he would not give his heart to politics. Lincoln felt his successor should not be under the control of his predecessor. They should agree and meet only on certain occasions. They should never be seen fighting each other and they should never be seen in dispute. Lincoln had many successors besides Johnson, namely because he was very popular with wins from the war. He knew that the South had still rebels who were going to restart the war however he believed Americans were tired of fighting and ready to move on. He talked many times of his death with his wife and she reassured him that his name will live on. Lincoln's killer was an amazing actor and conspirator because he was able to hide and mascarade his plot. He was not alone, he recruited his gang of actors and actresses. He even knew every part of the play that was to be performed. Even though he played a waiting game with the soldier at the door till he had to use the restroom and reload his gun. He was determined to climb to Lincoln's box and execute the president. When Lincoln's killer found outside that the door leading to Lincoln was locked, some believed he had more than one gun, he took a gun to open the door when the crowd was aroused from the performance so no one could hear then he quietly came to the president and took his little cannon gun specially made for the assassination and shot the president in the ear after wrestling with the soldier in Lincoln's box. Some believed Lincoln built that box specially for him since he was friends with the Ford Theater owner. His killer knew that he could jump on stage probably practiced the jump many times. Lincoln's killer was a much younger man than Lincoln and in his stage life has played many roles that require him to do much acting. Before that, Lincoln gave a speech about the play, some believed Lincoln wanted to ease tension about the war. He wanted to heal the wounds of the nation. He felt that everyone should enjoy themselves now that the war is over. The play American Cousin talked about a citizen who is distraught about his past and finds out that he has relatives that he does not know about. It was a comedy about England and America and it brought out stereotypes that each country had about each other and their people. Lincoln invited celebrities such as Emily Dickinson and her boyfriend. Lincoln felt that entertainment is key to binding the wound and showing our differences. Lincoln's wife advocated for presenting harsh issues through enjoyment that people learned a lesson besides entertainment. Lincoln wanted to show them how to get past the war and celebrated the victory. Lincoln's killer fled quickly because it was late but Grant was not too far from them. Lincoln had Grant wait for the killer and Grant wanted to be at the play but Lincoln named him a successor. Lincoln's killer had a broken leg that his co-conspirators helped him escape in a wagon. Lincoln's killer words on the stage were deceptive because he wanted to instill fear about the rise of the South, he did not know that the South was tired and embattled, which is why Lee turned the victory over to Lincoln and promoted his presidency. Lincoln's killer went to a farmhouse after being caught in pursuit. And when Grant ordered its burning after reading him his charges, then the killer surrenders. Now the trial is inevitable in convicting Lincoln's killer. Lincoln's killer has been executed with a first shot to the ankles, a second shot to the knees, and a third shot to the shoulder ending with a final shot to the head. Lincoln's killer body is believed to be placed underneath a jail. Before his death, Lincoln after his shot was somewhat unconscious, he was still alive but the pain kept him from seeing and communicating. In Lincoln's last words, he talked to his wife about seeing his angel, which he usually referred to as his mother, and then he died. Lincoln designated that his casket is carried on a train around the country to signify that the division has ended and we all must mourn our losses from the war and keep the union moving forward in its pursuit of existence.

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Matthew Primous

I am a Black Scholar, International Scholar, & Google Scholar, & 3-Time Eber & Wein Best Poet., Nominee for Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2 time Akademia Excellence Essayists,& 2022 Honorary Muckrack Journalist.

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