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(05-14-2014 08:40 AM)Gene C Wrote:  I understand the GAR Museum in Springfield claims to have the flag which Booth's caught his spur on, and the flag is on public display. Just another reason to join us on our visit to Springfield this coming Oct. (shameless plug )

http://www.civilwar.org/civil-war-discov...useum.html

That's news to me! I really don't think it's common knowledge in Springfield that the GAR Hall has that flag. I'll have to check it out. The Hall has a great deal of material, but the last time I went I thought it needed organization. ALPLM and Springfield Tourism do not publicize the Hall.