Myth and the Lincoln Assassination: Did John Wilkes Booth Escape?

Authors

Thomas Turner, Bridgewater State CollegeFollow

Abstract

The assassination of Abraham Lincoln, like most American assassinations, is surrounded by myth and legend. Unfortunately, there have been so many conspiracy theories created over a hundred-year period that it is now very difficult to separate fact from fiction. It is not always readily apparent why there should exist so many misconceptions concerning Lincoln's death since the events themselves appear to be rather simple.

Note on the Author

Thomas Turner is Chairman of the History Department.

Recommended Citation

Turner, Thomas (1982). Myth and the Lincoln Assassination: Did John Wilkes Booth Escape?. Bridgewater Review, 1(1), 5-7.
Available at: https://vc.bridgew.edu/br_rev/vol1/iss1/5