Course Description:

Lincoln’s assassination is perhaps one of the most infamous events of American history. Nevertheless, while many have a broad understanding of what took place, they’re also missing numerous details. Who was John Wilkes Booth before he tarnished his own name? With whom did he work in this assassination and who else was targeted? How did he get away, and how was he finally caught? Even more, what did he expect would happen after he killed the President? This course will dive into these questions and tell the story of Lincoln’s assassination.

Topic Outline/Schedule:

Week 1, October 8: The Context

Week 2, October 15: The Plot

Week 3, October 22: The Deed

Week 4, October 29: The Aftermath