David Herold

Biography

David Herold was a young man whose life became inextricably linked with one of the most tragic moments in American history. Born in 1842, he was drawn into the conspiracy that resulted in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865. His involvement in this dark chapter of American history has ensured that his name would be remembered, though not with honor, in the nation's collective memory.

Herold's execution and subsequent burial at Congressional Cemetery represent the consequences of his choices during the Civil War's final days. His legacy serves as a sobering reminder of the violence that marked the conflict's conclusion and the profound impact of the Lincoln assassination on the American people.