Abraham Lincoln delivers a serious speech about restoring the Union that dampens the joyous celebrations over Robert E. Lee’s surrender. Actor John Wilkes Booth seethes when he hears Lincoln’s speech.
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Abraham Lincoln delivers a serious speech about restoring the Union that dampens the joyous celebrations over Robert E. Lee’s surrender. Actor John Wilkes Booth seethes when he hears Lincoln’s speech.
While visiting Richmond, President Abraham Lincoln quickly sets about working to restore Virginia to the Union.