The Open Door Policy in Lincoln's White House.

[LincolnMan]

Lincoln’s lack of security seems appalling by today’s standards. As we know, Lincoln refused tighter standards. He was shot at while riding on a horse at night. The round from the weapon went through his hat but missed him. Was this an assassination attempt? I don’t think it was merely a stray bullet going off in the dark. It must have surely been meant for Lincoln. His views on fatalism came into play on his behaviors. Therefore the security was minimal and the open door practice continued.