Washington, D.C. Adjusting the Ropes for Hanging the Conspirators (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz

Washington, D.C. Adjusting the Ropes for Hanging the Conspirators (U.S. Civil War) This artwork depicts an event that took place during the U.S. Civil War, specifically the execution of conspirators involved in the plot to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. The scene is set in Washington, D.C., where eight people were hanged on July 7, 1865, following their conviction for conspiring against the United States government. This historical event marked the culmination of a military tribunal known as the Trial of the Conspirators. The artwork's focus on the preparation for executions underscores the gravity and consequences of treason during this tumultuous period in American history.