#22: The Pursuit for Lincoln’s Justice
Edward P. Doherty, originally from New York, joined the militia as the war began. Despite being captured by Confederates, he daringly escaped and rejoined the Union. He embodied resolve and dedication in a tumultuous era.
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865, stunned the globe. Edward P. Doherty was promptly appointed to lead the quest to apprehend and neutralize Lincoln’s assassin, John Wilkes Booth. Remarkably, Doherty and his squad achieved their goal within two days.