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Lincoln's assassin was a celebrity actor
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John Wilkes Booth wasn't just a random angry guy with a gun; he was essentially the 19th-century equivalent of a famous Hollywood star. He was a wildly popular stage actor from a prestigious theatrical family, known specifically for his passionate Shakespearean roles. This made his access to the presidential box at Ford's Theatre incredibly easy.
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