Washington, D.C. Adjusting The Ropes For Hanging The Conspirators (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

"Washington, D.C. Adjusting The Ropes For Hanging The Conspirators (U.S. Civil War)" This image depicts a historical event during the U.S. Civil War, specifically the execution of Confederate leaders who conspired against the Union government. The title refers to the preparation for hangings in Washington, D.C., likely after the trial and conviction of these conspirators at the military tribunal known as the Lincoln assassination conspiracy trials, following President Abraham Lincoln's assassination. This event took place from April to July 1865, shortly before the end of the U.S. Civil War. The image serves as a somber reminder of the darkest days of this tumultuous period in American history.