In 1865, John Wilkes Booth etched his name into infamy by assassinating President Abraham Lincoln. But few know that this defining moment in American history has a surprising connection to Rochester, New Hampshire. This episode of the Rochester History Podcast explores the unexpected link involving a prominent U.S. senator from Rochester and a possible political cover-up that hints at deeper intrigue behind the assassination.
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