Wirz Execution by Hanging

Execution of Wirz by Hanging

Here we present a dramatic image of Washington, D.C.; Adjusting the rope for the execution of Wirz. It was taken in 1865.

The image shows Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the execution of Captain Henry Wirz, November 1865. Wirz was the jailor at the Adersonville prison, and he is being executed for the poor treatment given union soldiers in his facility.

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Image ID# 69136603
Ref: loc/Civil War Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• 1860s

• Washington DC