Mary Surratt, a woman from southern Maryland, played a pivotal role in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. As the owner of a tavern and a post office, she was involved in a spy network against the United States. Her son, John Surratt, was also part of the network and was involved in the kidnapping plot of Lincoln. The plot was foiled, but John Wilkes Booth, a famous actor and Confederate sympathizer, went ahead with the assassination. Mary Surratt was arrested, tried, and hanged for her role in the conspiracy, becoming the first woman to be executed by the US government. [... more]

Mary Surratt, a woman from a modest plantation family, became embroiled in the Civil War and the plot to kill President Abraham Lincoln. Her son John Surratt was involved in the Confederate spy network, and she helped him with his activities. John Wilkes Booth, a famous actor, hatched a plan to kidnap and ransom Lincoln, but it was foiled, leading him to assassinate the president instead. Mary Surratt was arrested, tried, and hanged for her role in the conspiracy, but her son John escaped and lived in hiding for many years. [... more]

Wake Forest head football coach Dave Claussen discusses the challenges of preparing for the season amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, player opt-outs, and the team's approach to safety protocols. [... more]