The Description of Abraham Lincoln's Death And the Reasons For His Assassination


	The Death of Abraham Lincoln \| home The Description of Abraham Lincoln's Death And the Reasons For His Assassination \| Favorite Links \| Contact Me \| The Fate of Lincoln's Assassin and His Accomplices The Description of Abraham Lincoln's Death And the Reasons For His Assassination Abraham Lincoln was shot in Fords Theater in the back of the head. Part of his head was shot off. The body was then carried across the street to Surgeon Leale's home. "His wound is mortal" Surgeon Leale said, he could not save Lincoln. The reason for his assassination was John Wilkes Booth thought the South wanted Lincoln dead and would be a hero in the south. He also wanted revenge for the South!!!