The true story of Boston Corbett, the man who killed John Wilkes Booth, defied orders, was hailed a hero—and slowly unraveled into madness and isolation.
Boston Corbett was the “Lincoln Avenger” after he apprehended and shot John Wilkes Booth—but few knew about his own perverse demons.
Abraham Lincoln is often considered to be the greatest American president, but he was also responsible for the largest mass execution in American history.
“Mr. Lincoln was not only a great President, but a great man—too great to be small in anything. In his company I was never in any way reminded of my humble origin, or of my unpopular color.”—Frederick DouglassHonest...
Few know that long before Abraham Lincoln became president, he was a nearly unstoppable wrestler, using sheer brute force to win hundreds of matches.
From personal tragedy to horrific health issues, Marry Todd Lincoln’s painful life was as dramatic as her husband’s in every way.
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