Why was Booth admitted into the presidential box?

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(04-25-2015 01:48 PM)L Verge Wrote:  The point that I'm trying to make is that perhaps Forbes appears in the spotlight after the more thorough research of James O. Hall and others turned the spotlight on the activities of Forbes that night. This reminds me of the debating juries who keep asking for transcripts so that they can re-read what has transpired in court. They are honestly trying to get to the facts - and that's what historians (professional and amateur) should be doing.

I agree with this 100%. Re-examination of "the same evidence" is critical. That re-examination (in some cases possibly from a new perspective or even paired with other previously unconsidered evidence) may lead to a new interpretation and provide a more plausible/clearer or at least a just as plausible alternate conclusion.