A military commission assembles to try eight individuals accused of conspiring to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. The trial raises complex issues regarding justice and conspiracy.
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Conducing to the Ends of Public Justice
President Andrew Johnson establishes a military commission to try the eight people accused of conspiring with John Wilkes Booth to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. The tribunal is given questionable constitutional powers that could impact the defendants’ rights and future appeals.
Every Man’s Hand Against Me
The manhunt for John Wilkes Booth escalates after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Federals arrest potential co-conspirators, while Booth waits to cross the Potomac River to sanctuary in Virginia.
Now He Belongs to the Angels
On the night of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, both Vice President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of State William H. Seward are targeted as well. Early next morning, Lincoln finally succumbs to his wound, leading to national mourning and unrest amidst celebrations of victory.