Samuel Bland Arnold
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Samuel Bland Arnold
Samuel Bland Arnold was implicated in the plot to kidnap President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. The group also included John Wilkes Booth, David Herold, Lewis Powell, Michael O Laughlen and John Surratt, who wanted to exhange the president for Confederate prisoners in Washington D.C. When Lincoln was assassinated by Wilkes Booth on 14th April 1865, Arnold was arrested on suspicion that he too was implicated. Date: 1834-1906
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1865 Abraham Arnold Arrested Assassinated Assassination Bland Implicated Kidnap Lincoln Plot Samuel Suspicion
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This haunting image captures the enigmatic figure of Samuel Bland Arnold, a man once entangled in the darkest chapter of American history. Born in 1834, Arnold was a little-known yet pivotal character in the infamous plot to kidnap President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. The conspiracy, led by John Wilkes Booth, aimed to exchange the President for Confederate prisoners held in Washington D.C. Arnold, along with David Herold, Lewis Powell, Michael O'Laughlen, and John Surratt, was suspected of being part of this sinister plan. However, when Lincoln was assassinated by Booth on April 14, 1865, Arnold was swiftly apprehended. The circumstances surrounding his arrest remain unclear; some sources suggest he was tipped off about the plot, while others claim he was an unwilling participant. Despite the uncertainty, Arnold's name was forever etched into the annals of American history. The photograph, taken around 1865, captures the somber and pensive expression of a man who had borne witness to a pivotal moment in the nation's past. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the complex web of events that unfolded during this tumultuous period in American history. Arnold was eventually acquitted of any involvement in the assassination, but the shadow of suspicion remained with him for the rest of his life. He died in 1906, leaving behind a legacy that continues to intrigue historians and enthusiasts alike. This evocative portrait invites us to ponder the enigmatic nature of human motivation and the far-reaching consequences of our actions.
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