Name: The Motives of John Wilkes Booth
Duration: 229
Description: Who really was the driving force behind the Lincoln assassination? This video looks at the events leading to Lincoln's assassination, particularly the role of trade between Union and Confederacy and the role of George Sanders.

Who really was the driving force behind the Lincoln assassination? This video looks at the events leading to Lincoln's assassination, particularly the role of trade between Union and Confederacy and the role of George Sanders.

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Who really was the driving force behind the Lincoln assassination? This video looks at the events leading to Lincoln&#8217;s assassination, particularly the role of trade between Union and Confederacy and the role of George Sanders.

The Motives of John Wilkes Booth

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