Washington Navy Yard, D.C. George A. Atzerodt, a Conspirator (U.S. Civil War) Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz

Washington Navy Yard, D.C. - George A. Atzerodt, a Conspirator (U.S. Civil War) The Washington Navy Yard is a United States Naval installation located in Washington, D.C., serving as a key naval facility since its establishment in 1799. During the U.S. Civil War, it became notorious due to its association with George A. Atzerodt, a conspirator involved in the assassination plot of President Abraham Lincoln. George Atzerodt was one of the eight men indicted for their part in the conspiracy to kill Lincoln and other government officials. Although Atzerot had initially planned to kill Lincoln during his speech at the Capitol, he failed to carry out this plan. Instead, he intended to assassinate Vice President Andrew Johnson while he attended Lincoln's inauguration. On March 17, 1865, just days before Lincoln's second inauguration, Atzerodt was found hiding in a stable at the Washington Navy Yard. He was arrested and later hanged for his role in the conspiracy on July 27, 1865. The Washington Navy Yard continues to be an active naval facility, with its rich history serving as a reminder of significant events that have shaped the nation.