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Is there a list of the best Lincoln Assassination Consp. books for our library?
05-29-2013, 04:59 PM
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RE: Is there a list of the best Lincoln Assassination Consp. books for our library?
Here is an example of what (IMO) is a legitimate question brought up by Mills. He is discussing Stanton's refusal to let Eckert accompany President Lincoln to Ford's Theatre. Mills writes:

Given his obsessive concern about Presidential safety, Stanton's expected response should have been, "Mr. President, I am very gratified you've changed your mind about these threats to your life. By all means, take Major Eckert along with you tonight. He's not busy."

But Stanton refused, inexplicably. Moreover, his stated excuse for refusing proved to be an arrant falsehood! Eckert was nowhere near Stanton all night, and in fact, had nothing in particular to do.


Maybe this whole situation was innocuous as many historians argue. But, IMO, it's a legitimate question to ask. Eckert, himself, also turned down the president's request when Lincoln went to him and asked.
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RE: Is there a list of the best Lincoln Assassination Consp. books for our library? - RJNorton - 05-29-2013 04:59 PM

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