20 Assassinations In History

The deadly secret of history lies in the shadow of power. Today, we unveiled forbidden archives, revealing twisted stories of betrayal, revenge, and silenced voices. These seismic shifts echo across centuries. Assassins alter their destinies with each fatal stroke. From Caesar to Kennedy, from Kremlin to Vatican, we unravel enigmas. Their ink was crimson, their motives murky. Echoes of their deeds still reverberate, haunting time.
Abraham Lincoln
On April 14, 1865, actor John Wilkes Booth, a Confederate sympathizer, assassinated President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. This occurred just days after General Robert E. Lee's surrender, marking the end of the Civil War. Booth, born in Maryland in 1838, had initially planned to kidnap Lincoln but shifted to a more sinister plan after the failed abduction and the fall of Richmond. Booth orchestrated the simultaneous assassination of Lincoln, Vice President Andrew Johnson, and Secretary of State William H. Seward. During a performance of “Our American Cousin,” Booth shot Lincoln in the head and stabbed Major Rathbone. Despite initial confusion, Booth escaped, albeit with a broken leg. Dr. Charles Leale attended to Lincoln but could not save him. Lincoln passed away early the next morning, aged 56. Vice President Johnson, Lincoln’s cabinet, and family members mourned his loss, marking a tragic end to Lincoln's presidency.
Martin Luther King Jr.
A pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. passionately advocated for equality and justice through peaceful means. From the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the March on Washington, King's efforts led to significant legislative victories like the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, he remains honored on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, tensions arose as younger activists criticized his nonviolent approach, evident during events in Selma. Amidst broader activism addressing poverty and the Vietnam War, King was tragically assassinated on April 4, 1968, while supporting a Memphis sanitation workers’ strike. His death sparked riots nationwide, prompting a day of mourning declared by President Johnson. James Earl Ray, a convicted felon with racist leanings, confessed to the murder and received a 99-year sentence. Despite later recanting, King's legacy endures, influencing generations in the ongoing struggle for justice and equality.

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