Corey Explains John Wilkes Booth and The Conspirators Behind The Lincoln Assassination!

The boys couldn’t get together this week to record The WellRED podcast because of travel schedules, but rather than have no episode or throw up an old episode, I decided to talk about one of my favorite periods in history: The Civil War. More specifically, the plot to kill Lincoln right after the war ended Enjoy this hour plus stream of consciousness rant with no breaks and no notes detailing the assassination, plot to overthrow the government, the man hunt, and finally the military tribunal of the conspirators.. (Time Stamps Below!) Also feel free to fact check me and tell me what I got wrong! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Context of the Conversation 02:42 Corey's Fascination with Lincoln's Assassination 05:06 Lincoln's Presidency and Public Perception 12:38 The Aftermath of the Civil War 21:30 The Conspiracy to Assassinate Lincoln 26:27 John Wilkes Booth and the Plot Unfolds 33:44 The Plot Unfolds: Booth's Decision 39:55 The Assassination: A Calculated Move 47:00 Aftermath: Lincoln's Last Moments 51:59 The Manhunt: Booth on the Run 56:27 Justice or Revenge: The Trials of the Conspirators