Events with tag - Presidential Assassination

April 14, 1865

Lincoln Assassination at Ford's Theatre

President Abraham Lincoln was fatally shot by John Wilkes Booth during a performance at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. This tragic event marked the first presidential assassination in American history and occurred just days after the Civil War's end.

April 14, 1865

Lincoln Assassination

President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth during a performance at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. The shooting occurred at 10:15 PM, and Lincoln died the following morning at 7:22 AM at the Petersen House.

April 14, 1865

Lincoln's Assassination

President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. during a performance of 'Our American Cousin'. The assassination occurred just five days after the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House.

March 4, 1881

Garfield's Presidency and Assassination

James A. Garfield was inaugurated as the 20th President of the United States on March 4, 1881. His presidency was tragically cut short when he was shot by Charles Guiteau on July 2, 1881, and died from complications on September 19, 1881.

November 22, 1963

JFK Assassination

President John F. Kennedy was assassinated during a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. The fatal shooting occurred at 12:30 PM CST in Dealey Plaza, marking one of the most significant events in American history.