What was Lewis Powell's task in the Lincoln assassination plot?
Kidnap Vice President
Assassinate Andrew Johnson
Assassinate William Seward
Sabotage a train
Answer
In the Lincoln assassination plot, Lewis Powell's mission was to assassinate William Seward, the United States Secretary of State. Seward was a prominent figure in the Union government and a close associate of President Abraham Lincoln. By targeting Seward, the conspirators sought to decapitate the leadership of the United States and further their goal of weakening the Union's war effort.
Unraveling the Shadows: The Lewis Powell Enigma
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