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tv-series1 year ago•3 min saved

"Manhunt: Unveiling the Drama of Lincoln's Assassination in 2024"

Apple TV+’s new series "Manhunt" follows the search for John Wilkes Booth in the days after Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, based on James L. Swanson’s book. The show grapples with introducing tension in a familiar tale, focusing on Secretary of War Edwin Stanton's pursuit of Booth while exploring the impact of Lincoln’s killing on Reconstruction and the relationship between Stanton and the new president. The meta-drama takes center stage as the series delves into historical events and characters, with a focus on the manhunt and the broader implications of the assassination.

via The Ringer|

#abraham-lincoln #apple-tv #historical-drama

entertainment1 year ago•4 min saved

"The Manhunt for John Wilkes Booth: Uncovering the Search for Lincoln's Assassin"

The new series "Manhunt" on Apple TV+ delves into the true crime thriller of the hunt for Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth, shedding light on lesser-known details of the story and the characters involved, such as Secretary of War Edwin Stanton and slave Mary Simms. The show aims to bring historical figures to light and highlight the fragility of democracy, making it a timely and relevant story for today's audience.

via The Associated Press|

#abraham-lincoln #entertainment #historical-drama

history2 years ago•1 min saved

Historic Theatre Tickets from Lincoln's Assassination Auctioned for $262K

A pair of theatre tickets used on the night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated have been sold at auction for $262,500. The tickets, dated 14 April 1865, include handwritten details and were for seats in the front row of the theatre's upper level, directly across from the president's box. Only one other used ticket is known to exist, which is in the collection of Harvard University. John Wilkes Booth shot and killed President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre during the third act of Our American Cousin.

via BBC|

#abraham-lincoln #assassination #auction