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[Jenny]

Re: The distance Booth jumped from the presidential balcony.

Easy way to get an estimate for yourself: Get on Yahoo and search "distance Wilkes Booth jumped presidential balcony." After looking at several sites, on average it is claimed he jumped about eleven feet.
A blogger had interesting information on his site about the distance Booth jumped which I'll quote here:
Apparently, it depends on who is asked. Estimates of the distance range from seven to fourteen feet. Bryan notes that Laughlin gives fourteen feet. An eyewitness named Miss Chapman says “some ten feet.” Dr. Taft, another eyewitness, concludes that it was twelve feet. D.H. Bates reports it at “about seven.” A man very familiar with Ford’s Theater named W.J. Ferguson, settles on twelve feet-as Dr. Taft submits. Major Rathbone, in his affidavit, states “about ten or twelve feet.

Another easy way: Book shelf if you have books on the subject. They will often give an estimate.

Easiest way to get the information on a forum full of experts? Ask them nicely! Laurie, Jim G., etc. I do not know the distance measured at Ford's Theater from the presidential balcony railing to the stage. It seems to be "around eleven feet" from what I've read on various websites but I can't find anyone who has an actual measurement on the Internet. Now I know it's impossible to get a completely accurate measurement of how far Wilkes Booth jumped due to various factors such as his clothing, his momentum, etc. but I bet those of you who have measured it have a pretty decent idea of about how far it was about... will you please tell me what you guys know about measurements taken in the actual theater for an idea? I'd appreciate it!

Thanks!
Jenny