Abraham Lincoln Assassination

President Lincoln is mortally wounded. The nation is under attack.... President Lincoln is mortally wounded. The nation is under attack. Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton takes control and tries to protect Vice President Andrew Johnson.Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/1865.1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more.Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton.Also featuring (in order of appearance):Lindsay Graham (Abraham Lincoln)Pam Dougherty (Actress 1)Matthew Gray (Harry Hark)Didi Archilla (Actress 2)Montgomery Sutton (John Wilkes Booth)Ian Ferguson (Major Thomas Eckert)Taylor Harris (Soldier)J. Michael Tatum (Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles)Reed Birney (Senator John P. Hale)Jessica Renee Russell (Lucy Hale)Aaron Roberts (Marshal James McPhail)R. Bruce Elliott (Vice President Andrew Johnson)David Coffee (Doctor)Created by Steven Walters and Erik ArchillaWritten and directed by Steven WaltersExecutive Producer: Lindsay GrahamCo-executive Producers: Erik Archilla, Robert McCollum and Steven WaltersMusic and Sound Design by Lindsay GrahamTo find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter.And if you like this show, please support it. Become a patron at Patreon.com/1865podcast.New episodes air weekly, and look for special “Inside the Episode” interviews with the writers and producers of the series to find out more about the real history behind 1865. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

As the hunt for Booth continues, Stanton has another problem on his hands: the last of the Rebel Generals wants terms of surrender. 1865 is an Airship production.... As the hunt for Booth continues, Stanton has another problem on his hands: the last of the Rebel Generals wants terms of surrender.1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more.Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton.Also featuring (in order of appearance):J. Michael Tatum (Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles)Ian Ferguson (Major Thomas Eckert)R. Bruce Elliott (President Andrew Johnson)John Davies (General William T. Sherman)William Jackson Harper (John Mercer Langston)Taylor Harris (Soldier)Derek Phillips (David E. Herold)Montgomery Sutton (John Wilkes Booth)Jessica Renee Russell (Lucy Hale)Created by Steven Walters and Erik ArchillaDirected by Robert McCollumWritten by Steven WaltersExecutive Producer: Lindsay GrahamCo-executive Producers: Erik Archilla, Robert McCollum and Steven WaltersMusic and Sound Design by Lindsay GrahamTo find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter.New episodes air weekly, and look for special “Inside the Episode” interviews with the writers and producers of the series to find out more about the real history behind 1865. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

The investigation into Booth’s conspirators leaves Stanton with a new challenge: prove the Rebels are behind the attack on Abraham Lincoln. With the trial of the conspirators underway, Johnson and Stanton go to war over the future of the country.... The investigation into Booth’s conspirators leaves Stanton with a new challenge: prove the Rebels are behind the attack on Abraham Lincoln. With the trial of the conspirators underway, Johnson and Stanton go to war over the future of the country.Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/1865.1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more.Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton.Also featuring (in order of appearance):Ian Ferguson (Major Thomas Eckert)Aaron Roberts (Marshal James McPhail)Sally Vahle (Mary Surratt)J. Michael Tatum (Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles)R. Bruce Elliott (President Andrew Johnson)Robert McCollum (Congressman John Bingham)Brandon Potter (Charles A. Dunham aka Sanford Conover)Reed Birney (Senator John P. Hale)Jessica Renee Russell (Lucy Hale)William Jackson Harper (John Mercer Langston)Sean Hennigan (Secretary of State William Henry Seward) Created by Steven Walters and Erik ArchillaDirected by Robert McCollumWritten by Steven WaltersExecutive Producer: Lindsay GrahamCo-executive Producers: Erik Archilla, Robert McCollum and Steven WaltersMusic and Sound Design by Lindsay GrahamTo find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter.New episodes air weekly, and look for special “Inside the Episode” interviews with the writers and producers of the series to find out more about the real history behind 1865. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

While Mary Surratt’s life hangs in the balance, Stanton struggles to find her son and prove his conspiracy. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+.... While Mary Surratt’s life hangs in the balance, Stanton struggles to find her son and prove his conspiracy.Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/1865.1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more.Starring Jeremy Schwartz as Edwin Stanton.Also featuring (in order of appearance):Lindsay Graham (Abraham Lincoln)Aaron Roberts (Marshal James McPhail)Ian Ferguson (Major Thomas Eckert)Max Hartman (Lewis Thornton Powell aka Payne)Sean Hennigan (Secretary of State William Henry Seward) J. Michael Tatum (Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles)R. Bruce Elliott (President Andrew Johnson)David Coffee (Priest)Sally Vahle (Mary Surratt)Created by Steven Walters and Erik ArchillaDirected by Robert McCollumWritten by Steven WaltersExecutive Producer: Lindsay GrahamCo-executive Producers: Erik Archilla, Robert McCollum and Steven WaltersMusic and Sound Design by Lindsay GrahamTo find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter.New episodes air weekly, and look for special “Inside the Episode” interviews with the writers and producers of the series to find out more about the real history behind 1865. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

In the finale of the three-part bonus series on the John Wilkes Booth story, with the surrender of Robert E Lee, Booth is driven to take the final, foreboding step towards his dark and violent destiny. 1865 is an Airship production.... In the finale of the three-part bonus series on the John Wilkes Booth story, with the surrender of Robert E Lee, Booth is driven to take the final, foreboding step towards his dark and violent destiny.1865 is an Airship production. You can support this show at Patreon.com/1865podcast to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more.Featuring (in order of appearance):Montgomery Sutton (John Wilkes Booth)Jessica Renee Russell (Lucy Hale)Reed Birney (Senator John P. Hale)Steven Walters (Robert Lincoln)Cameron Cobb (John Harrison Surratt, Jr.)Max Hartman (Lewis Thornton “Payne” Powell)Derek Phillips (David Edgar Herold)Tyson Rinehart (George Andrew Atzerodt)Matthew Gray (Ford Theater Actor 1)Pam Dougherty (Ford Theater Actor 2)Didi Archilla (Ford Theater Actor 3)Taylor Harris (Soldier 1)Erik Archilla (Soldier 2)Created by Steven Walters and Erik ArchillaDirected by Robert McCollumWritten by Steven WaltersExecutive Producer: Lindsay GrahamCo-executive Producers: Erik Archilla, Robert McCollum and Steven WaltersMusic and Sound Design by Lindsay GrahamTo find out more about 1865, go to 1865podcast.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter.Look for the final special “Inside the Episode” interview with the writers and producers of the series to find out more about the real history behind 1865. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

On April 14th, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D. C.... On April 14th, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. Lincoln died hours later, shocking the war-torn nation and becoming the first President to be assassinated in office. But he would not be the last.Sixteen years later, no action had been taken to protect the commander-in-chief. When James Garfield became president in March 1881, a disturbed and delusional former lawyer demanded a position in the new administration. Furious over his rejection, he began to stalk Garfield, determined to exact deadly revenge.Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/historytellersSupport us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

On April 14th, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D. C.... On April 14th, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. Lincoln died hours later, shocking the war-torn nation and becoming the first President to be assassinated in office. But he would not be the last.Sixteen years later, no action had been taken to protect the commander-in-chief. When James Garfield became president in March 1881, a disturbed and delusional former lawyer demanded a position in the new administration. Furious over his rejection, he began to stalk Garfield, determined to exact deadly revenge.Order your copy of the new American History Tellers book, The Hidden History of the White House, for behind-the-scenes stories of some of the most dramatic events in American history—set right inside the house where it happened.Listen to American History Tellers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/american-history-tellers/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

On the night of April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth stepped into the presidential box at Washington’s Ford’s Theatre, raised a pistol at President Abraham Lincoln, and squeezed the trigger. Lincoln would soon die of his wounds, making him the first president to be assassinated in American history.... On the night of April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth stepped into the presidential box at Washington’s Ford’s Theatre, raised a pistol at President Abraham Lincoln, and squeezed the trigger. Lincoln would soon die of his wounds, making him the first president to be assassinated in American history. As the nation plunged into mourning, the hunt for Lincoln’s killer began.But authorities soon revealed a conspiracy much bigger than just one man. The investigation would focus on an unlikely accomplice: a widow and boarding house owner named Mary Surratt. In the months leading up to the assassination, Booth and his men met frequently at Surratt’s boarding house, and her tavern was their first stop on their escape. But her exact role in the plot and subsequent military trial led to controversy and conflict that would rage for years to come.Listen ad free by subscribing now to https://wondery.app.link/historytellers! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Show moreShow less

My guest this week is Scott Ellsworth, author of Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the Rebirth of America. He talks about President Lincoln's turbulent last year in office, the Confederate secret service's attempts to create chaos in the north, and John Wilkes Booth's ties to the Confederacy's spy network.... My guest this week is Scott Ellsworth, author of Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the Rebirth of America. He talks about President Lincoln's turbulent last year in office, the Confederate secret service's attempts to create chaos in the north, and John Wilkes Booth's ties to the Confederacy's spy network. The author's website: https://www.scottellsworthauthor.com/ The author's publisher page: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743267/midnight-on-the-potomac-by-scott-ellsworth On Twitter/X: https://x.com/scotteauthor On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottEllsworthAuthor/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scotteauthor/ Too busy having fun this summer to cook? Support the show here! Get started with Factor here to get 50% off plus FREE shipping on your first box!: http://factormeals.com/notorious50off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Show moreShow less

We welcome Dave Taylor, an expert on Booth and the assassination, to the show this week. He talks about the major players and events surrounding the assassination.... We welcome Dave Taylor, an expert on Booth and the assassination, to the show this week. He talks about the major players and events surrounding the assassination. It was so informative that we're bringing him back next week! Show moreShow less