ISLE OF INFAMY.

  • Published In: National Review, 2025, v. 77, n. 4. P. 50 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Miller, John J. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article from National Review explores the history of Dr. Samuel Mudd's imprisonment on the remote Dry Tortugas for aiding Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. The article delves into the controversial nature of Mudd's imprisonment, with conflicting views on whether he was a conspirator or an innocent victim. The piece also provides a detailed account of the fort's history, its significance during the Civil War, and the conditions faced by prisoners like Mudd. The article offers insights into Mudd's eventual pardon, the ongoing debate surrounding his guilt or innocence, and the efforts to rehabilitate his image by his descendants and sympathizers. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:National Review. 2025/04, Vol. 77, Issue 4, p50
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0028-0038
  • Accession Number:183144839
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