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April 1865: stories to listen to | HearLore
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April 1865
Assassination of Abraham LincolnJohn Wilkes Booth, born in Maryland into a family of prominent stage actors, had by the time of the assassination become a famous actor and national…
Battle of Five ForksThe 292-day siege of Petersburg began in June 1864 when Union forces failed to seize the city from a small Confederate force.
Battle of West PointOn the 12th of April 1865, Union Brigadier General James H. Wilson captured Montgomery, Alabama. This victory marked a turning point in his campaign through…