About this episode

The episode discusses the aftermath of Lincoln's murder and the fate of the Copperhead conspirators post-Civil War.

In the wake of Lincoln’s murder, the Confederates successfully derailed efforts to connect them to the assassination plot. We also explore what happened to the various Copperhead conspirators after the Civil War and why these events from 160 years ago still matter today.

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Organizations: Confederates

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