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PeaceWave

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Wed Aug 14, 2024, 09:27 PM Aug 14

I just watched Manhunt (the story of the Lincoln assassination and attempted coup) on Apple+ [View all]

I highly recommend this 7 part series. For those not already aware, the plot included not just the assassination of Lincoln but also a supposed plan to kill Vice President Andrew Johnson, a failed attempt to kill Secretary of State William Seward and possible plans to kill both Secretary of War Edwin Stanton and commanding General Ulysses Grant. Watching the series, I couldn't help but draw some parallels between Andrew Johnson (who later pardoned several of John Wilkes Booth's co-conspirators and who became the first President to be impeached) and Donald Trump. A fascinating watch if you've got about 7 hours to spare.

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