The Forgotten History of the Assassination Attempt on William Henry Seward The Malliard Report

That honor goes to a man by the name of William Henry Seward. Seward was the Secretary of State under Lincoln’s administration and was targeted to be killed by a man named Lewis Powell. The assassination attempt was part of a larger plot to kill several members of Lincoln’s cabinet and create chaos in the Union. During this show Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch will discuss the details of this assassination attempt and explain why it has been so forgotten. They will also discuss the impact it would have had had Powell been successful and the effects it would have had on the Union. The Malliard Report is proud to bring you this exclusive interview with two of America’s top historians as they bring to light a forgotten piece of our nation’s history. This is definitely a show you don’t want to miss and you can catch the full episode on our website or on our podcast feed. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss another episode of The Malliard Report.
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