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Assassin Obsession: 'Manhunt'

John Wilkes BoothTHIS WEEK: If you're excited about the approaching 144th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, the Newseum has the exhibit for you.

"Manhunt," based on the popular book of the same name, explains the aftermath of the assassination, focusing on new technologies and advances in journalism — like photographs of Booth printed in newspapers — that were used in the attempt to catch the killer.

» Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW; through Dec. 31, free with museum admission; 888-639-7386. (Archives)

Photo courtesy James L. Swanson

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