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    What was Booth's motivation for killing Lincoln, besides his 'preference' for the South?

    Question #16397. Asked by Dr. Winston O'Boogie.

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    John Wilkes Booth was a Confederate and a popular stage actor who decided to try to kill Lincoln. He is quoted as saying, 'What a glamorous opportunity there is for a man to immortalize himself by killing the President. So, other than his sympathy for the south, John Wilkes Booth was trying to immortalize himself.


    Feb 03 02, 6:20 PM

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