Presidential security

[RJNorton]

Richard, you are correct. It was Forbes. The exact placement of Parker at the time of the assassination is unknown. Most books say he was either still drinking in Taltavul's or back at Ford's in a seat where he was watching the play. Then he disappeared until early the next morning. Very strange.

Anita, your questions are excellent. I wish I had all the answers.

I might add that William H. Crook, another Washington policeman, stated that John Buckingham, doorkeeper at Ford's, said a chair had been placed in the passageway behind the State Box for Parker to sit on. Whether or not this is true I cannot say as Crook has a poor reputation as a source.