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(10-31-2013 09:19 AM)irshgrl500 Wrote:  Perhaps Booth's words, as he shouted and jumped to the stage, are the issue of debate? Apparently, it wasn't clear, what he shouted, correct?

Karin, author Tim Good took a good look at this question and concluded that the evidence is overwhelming that Booth shouted, "Sic Semper Tyrannis." Good points to 10 reliable eyewitnesses who said this. However, as with almost everything assassination-related, there are alternate versions. Other Booth statements that people thought they heard include, "Revenge for the South, " "The South is avenged," and "I have done it!" A few folks felt what Booth shouted was incoherent, and one said Booth said nothing on stage. There are also differing versions of what Booth may (or may not) have shouted while still in the box.