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Open Graves Next to Gallows


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Open Graves Next to Gallows

Coffins and open graves next to gallows, waiting to receive bodies of the four conspirators at Fort McNair, Washington. George A. Atzerodt can be seen hanging from rope at left. July 7, 1865. Photo by Alexander Gardner. View full size.

 

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