148 Years Ago...

[LincolnMan]

President Lincoln was shot. April 1865 had been marked by major events-the surrender of Lee, the fall of Richmond, the war coming to a close.
Remote history? I suppose. Yet, not so long ago, really. There are still a spouse or two of Civil War veterans receiving pensions. And there are still living some real sons and daughters of Civil War veterans. Even the history, itself, is still alive-and new books are being written offering fresh insights and information.

[Jim Garrett]

Abraham Lincoln is the second most written about person in history and the most covered part of his life is his death. To have a book in the top ten of the New York Times best seller's list for 50 weeks is increible, particularly when it is not fiction (we can split hairs later).

The National Park Service will place a wreath in front of the theater this morning and tomorrow, will have the wreath in front of the Petersen house. They usually will have historical interpretors dressed as individuals associated with the event.

[LincolnMan]

Jim: is there any sort of military presence at the ceremonies?

[Hess1865]

RIP Mr Lincoln

[LincolnMan]

Yes, he wasn't resting much in peace after he died. How many times was his body moved?

[My Name Is Kate]

Abraham Lincoln is the second most written about person in history and the most covered part of his life is his death.

Who is the first most written about person in history? I think I know...is it a religious figure?

[Hess1865]

Abraham Lincoln is the second most written about person in history and the most covered part of his life is his death.

Who is the first most written about person in history? I think I know...is it a religious figure?

I think its Christ or Wm. Shakespeare

[Laurie Verge]

I've always been told that it is Christ.

[RJNorton]

Yes, he wasn't resting much in peace after he died. How many times was his body moved?

I believe it's c.17 times.

[LincolnMan]

Roger: does that number include the "move" of the attempted corpse abduction? Was Lincoln's coffin actually moved by the robbers? Or did they not get that far?

[RJNorton]

Bill, yes, there was enough movement of the casket to include it in the list. There is more information on the various movements here.

[Jim Garrett]

Jim: is there any sort of military presence at the ceremonies?

No military presence whatsoever. It is a very subdued affair that is probably lost on many. It would be really wonderful to have a full color guard.

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I've always been told that it is Christ.

Yes Laurie. That has also been my understanding from both secular and non-secular sources.

[L Verge]

I was there one year when one NPS Ranger was attired in a Union uniform.

[LincolnMan]

Jim: a Color Guard would be totally appropriate and wonderful.

[Jim Garrett]

Jim: a Color Guard would be totally appropriate and wonderful.

I might make a few suggestions now to see if they can line up a Color Guard for next year. It would certainly be nice to have a color guard for the 150.