Abraham Lincoln (theories related to his assassination)

Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865 has inspired many theories beyond the official account. Some suggest conspiracies involving the Confederate government, the military, or political rivals aiming to destabilize the Union or influence Reconstruction. Others speculate that President Lincoln’s policies or opposition to certain groups may have motivated the attack. While the most accepted explanation is that John Wilkes Booth acted alone, these alternative theories explore potential motives and hidden agendas, reflecting ongoing curiosity about whether more complex forces or hidden narratives contributed to Lincoln’s death.