... new chain of command would be passed from the Commander of the Army through the House of Representatives. In August of 1867, Johnson was outraged and suspended Stanton and named Ulysses S. Grant to replace Stanton but the senate refused to confirm the action of the president. Grant did not take Stanton's position and relinquished back to him. On February 21, 1868 ... ...
... voting rights be given to blacks. Thus, Booth schemed and plotted to assassinate Lincoln instead ("Summary of Assassination"[online]). Then, prior to attending the play at Ford's Theatre with Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant suddenly left town to visit his children("Overview of Assassination"[online]). Once again, it was another change made that allowed for easier access to the President. Had Grant been ... ...
... officer-left Ford's Theatre to get drinks leaving everything easier for Booth Thomas Raybold-ticket seller at Ford's Theatre-was the one who broke the locks on the Presidential Box Ulysses S. Grant-Union general-won the war for the Union-declined offer to go to theatre with Lincoln-many people went to see him not Lincoln Charles Leale-23 years old ... ...
