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Dr. Charles Leal was a 23-year-old Union Army surgeon on the night that President Lincoln was assassinated.

He had bought himself a ticket to our American cousin not to see the play, but to catch a glimpse of the

president. Dr. Lille was a great admirer of Lincoln and had attended his final speech

from the White House balcony three days earlier. When it was announced that Lincoln would be

in attendance at Ford's Theater on the evening of the 14th, the young

doctor jumped at the chance to simply be in the same room as the president.

Leal was aware, as many were, that he was living in times of incredible historical significance.

Little did he know of the role he would play in making history that evening at the theater.

Welcome back to the aides of April. I'm Alec Baldwin.

Episode 4, To the Ages.

By the time Dr. Leal arrived at the box office, the pickings were rather slim.

Mostly obstructed view seating was left for purchase.

On this particular evening, however, the obstructed view seat actually provided an advantage for the doctor.

The ticket allowed an unfettered view of the presidential box. He was able to watch

Lincoln as Lincoln watched the play. Dr. Leal was snapped out of his reverie the moment he heard

the shot and ensuing commotion. He watched in horror with the rest of the stunned audience as Booth landed on the stage,

brandishing a bloody dagger before running off.

The screams of the First Lady summoned Dr. Leal immediately to the second floor of the theater,

fearing the worst, he wasted no time.

Upon arriving at the outer door to the presidential box,

the doctor was met by a handful of men, including the presidential guard, as they attempted

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