Another interesting piece of history I was unaware had happened. It’s sad that the same precautions and protections weren’t taken when Lincoln was in fact assassinated. How different things could have been. One thing has become abundantly clear as you’ve posted accounts of our history. Tara, it was a rocky road building, maintaining and securing the foundation of the nation. Somehow, through perseverance and determination freedom loving patriots faced every challenge and so far we are still standing. Wonder for how long?
Today we learn that financing a crowd to be part of a subversive plot to wreak havoc on our nation is not a new thing. The struggle to maintain our Republic continues to this day.
I remember reading about this. Thankfully Mr Lincoln was inaugurated and helped to preserve the Union. Where is OUR Mr Lincoln? We need a strong leader like him today!
Booth had originally planned to kidnap Lincoln. His plan was a little fragmented, but he intended to grab him when he rode out to the hospital in Washington to visit wounded soldiers. He did this frequently and with no real security with him. For some reason, Booth never went through with it. Speculation is that, upon hearing an impromptu speech made by Lincoln from a second floor window of the White House on the occasion of Lee's surrender - and his insistence that blacks be franchised to vote and even serve in political office - Booth changed his strategy and began to assemble his famously inept team to assassinate him.
Another interesting piece of history I was unaware had happened. It’s sad that the same precautions and protections weren’t taken when Lincoln was in fact assassinated. How different things could have been. One thing has become abundantly clear as you’ve posted accounts of our history. Tara, it was a rocky road building, maintaining and securing the foundation of the nation. Somehow, through perseverance and determination freedom loving patriots faced every challenge and so far we are still standing. Wonder for how long?
Today we learn that financing a crowd to be part of a subversive plot to wreak havoc on our nation is not a new thing. The struggle to maintain our Republic continues to this day.
Wow. I always learn from your posts Tara. Thank you!
No, I didn't know about the secret changes in Lincolns train travel. Very daring and the Pinkertons found a big employer.
The amazing twists and turns in our nation's history.
Would've loved to have seen the horse drawn train car.
I remember reading about this. Thankfully Mr Lincoln was inaugurated and helped to preserve the Union. Where is OUR Mr Lincoln? We need a strong leader like him today!
Amazing story! I never knew this . Thankfully, God was on his side. 🙏🏻🇺🇸
Would love some more information on the Pinkerton!
It's also the beginning of the final defense of The Alamo! I'll 👍, follow, and share all your posts!
Booth had originally planned to kidnap Lincoln. His plan was a little fragmented, but he intended to grab him when he rode out to the hospital in Washington to visit wounded soldiers. He did this frequently and with no real security with him. For some reason, Booth never went through with it. Speculation is that, upon hearing an impromptu speech made by Lincoln from a second floor window of the White House on the occasion of Lee's surrender - and his insistence that blacks be franchised to vote and even serve in political office - Booth changed his strategy and began to assemble his famously inept team to assassinate him.
This was something I've never heard before, or didn't remember. Another story almost lost to history.
An interesting history lesson today. Thanks again for keeping me educated.
Thank you, Tara.
I have heard of this incident before,very intriguing.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Another TERRIFIC story from long ago!
Lincoln was saved from possible death by a well thought out plan to bring him to the Presidency!
Thank you Tara.
Very interesting account. Never been a fan of the Pinkertons but this was a needed action by them.
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