On May 1, 1865, two weeks after Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, President Andrew Johnson appointed John Frederick Hartranft to command the Washington Arsenal military prison, which housed the eight civilians accused of complicity in the shooting. Hartranft was responsible for the most notorious prisoners in American history and kept a meticulous official account of his duties. Join editors Harold Holzer and Edward Steers, Jr., as they discuss this fascinating National Archives record for the first time and provide a remarkable glimpse behind the scenes of the assassination’s aftermath. This program is presented in partnership with NARA’s regional archives in Philadelphia and the Foundation for the National Archives. A book signing will follow the program.
The Archives' moderator was Michael Beschloss.
The session was introduced by Thomas E Mills, Assistant Archivist for Regional Records Services.
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