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reporting that Robert E. Lee has surrendered.
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The next day, Washington City is in full celebration.
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A crowd gathers in front of the White House
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to serenade Lincoln and to call for him to speak.
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He politely promises a speech the next night,
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and requests that the band play the Confederate anthem.
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He asks them to play "Dixie."
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A fine shot with a parlor pistol.
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Thank you, Mr. Powell.
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Payne. It's Payne.
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Not Powell. I ain't going by Powell no more.
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Booth is armed and headed towards the White House.