Chasing Lincoln's Killer CH 4-6

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Who was Silas Cobb?

Back

A guard standing watch at the Navy Yard Bridge.

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What is a grimace?

Back

A facial expression showing disgust or pain.

Front

When might you grimace?

Back

When smelling a skunk that has sprayed all around your house.

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What does modest mean?

Back

Not very large in size or amount.

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How did Edwin Stanton treat Mary Todd Lincoln when she was crying?

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Cruelly - he ordered her from her husband's side.

Front

How did Dr. Leale save Lincoln from immediate death?

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He massaged the president's heart, opened an airway in the president's throat, and breathed air into Lincoln's mouth and nose.

Front

What is the significance of the Navy Yard Bridge in the context of Lincoln's assassination?

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It was a location where Silas Cobb was stationed as a guard.

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What emotions did Mary Todd Lincoln experience after her husband's assassination?

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Grief and despair.

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What role did Edwin Stanton play in the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination?

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He was the Secretary of War and managed the situation following Lincoln's death.

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What is the importance of Dr. Leale's actions during Lincoln's assassination?

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He attempted to save Lincoln's life immediately after the shooting.