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148 Years Ago... - LincolnMan - 04-14-2013 07:08 AM
President Lincoln was shot. April 1865 had been marked by major events-the surrender of Lee, the fall of Richmond, the war coming to a close.
Remote history? I suppose. Yet, not so long ago, really. There are still a spouse or two of Civil War veterans receiving pensions. And there are still living some real sons and daughters of Civil War veterans. Even the history, itself, is still alive-and new books are being written offering fresh insights and information.
RE: 148 Years Ago... - Jim Garrett - 04-14-2013 08:14 AM
Abraham Lincoln is the second most written about person in history and the most covered part of his life is his death. To have a book in the top ten of the New York Times best seller's list for 50 weeks is increible, particularly when it is not fiction (we can split hairs later).
The National Park Service will place a wreath in front of the theater this morning and tomorrow, will have the wreath in front of the Petersen house. They usually will have historical interpretors dressed as individuals associated with the event.
RE: 148 Years Ago... - LincolnMan - 04-14-2013 11:36 AM
Jim: is there any sort of military presence at the ceremonies?
RE: 148 Years Ago... - Hess1865 - 04-14-2013 11:54 AM
RIP Mr Lincoln
RE: 148 Years Ago... - LincolnMan - 04-15-2013 07:58 AM
Yes, he wasn't resting much in peace after he died. How many times was his body moved?
RE: 148 Years Ago... - My Name Is Kate - 04-15-2013 09:04 AM
(04-14-2013 08:14 AM)Jim Garrett Wrote: Abraham Lincoln is the second most written about person in history and the most covered part of his life is his death.
Who is the first most written about person in history? I think I know...is it a religious figure?
RE: 148 Years Ago... - Hess1865 - 04-15-2013 09:30 AM
(04-15-2013 09:04 AM)My Name Is Kate Wrote:(04-14-2013 08:14 AM)Jim Garrett Wrote: Abraham Lincoln is the second most written about person in history and the most covered part of his life is his death.
Who is the first most written about person in history? I think I know...is it a religious figure?
I think its Christ or Wm. Shakespeare
RE: 148 Years Ago... - Laurie Verge - 04-15-2013 09:38 AM
I've always been told that it is Christ.
RE: 148 Years Ago... - RJNorton - 04-15-2013 09:56 AM
(04-15-2013 07:58 AM)LincolnMan Wrote: Yes, he wasn't resting much in peace after he died. How many times was his body moved?
I believe it's c.17 times.
RE: 148 Years Ago... - LincolnMan - 04-15-2013 11:28 AM
Roger: does that number include the "move" of the attempted corpse abduction? Was Lincoln's coffin actually moved by the robbers? Or did they not get that far?
RE: 148 Years Ago... - RJNorton - 04-15-2013 01:43 PM
Bill, yes, there was enough movement of the casket to include it in the list. There is more information on the various movements here.
RE: 148 Years Ago... - Jim Garrett - 04-15-2013 06:24 PM
(04-14-2013 11:36 AM)LincolnMan Wrote: Jim: is there any sort of military presence at the ceremonies?
No military presence whatsoever. It is a very subdued affair that is probably lost on many. It would be really wonderful to have a full color guard.
(04-15-2013 09:38 AM)Laurie Verge Wrote: I've always been told that it is Christ.
Yes Laurie. That has also been my understanding from both secular and non-secular sources.
RE: 148 Years Ago... - L Verge - 04-15-2013 08:40 PM
I was there one year when one NPS Ranger was attired in a Union uniform.
RE: 148 Years Ago... - LincolnMan - 04-15-2013 09:48 PM
Jim: a Color Guard would be totally appropriate and wonderful.
RE: 148 Years Ago... - Jim Garrett - 04-16-2013 07:43 AM
(04-15-2013 09:48 PM)LincolnMan Wrote: Jim: a Color Guard would be totally appropriate and wonderful.
I might make a few suggestions now to see if they can line up a Color Guard for next year. It would certainly be nice to have a color guard for the 150.