Trial Room at McNair

[John E.]

(01-22-2013 02:09 PM)Laurie Verge Wrote:  I must say that I am surprised that John and Barry were not involved in this CNN presentation. I have dealt with the Army historian assigned to McNair and Myer as well as having a staff member who gave numerous tours of the base over the years (Joan Chaconas) and Mr. Kauffman.

In the past forty years, I can honestly say that I have NEVER seen anyone who has uncovered so much history related to the site and the trial and execution of the conspirators as the dynamic duo of John and Barry. They have shared their vast knowledge twice at Surratt conferences, and it's a shame they couldn't share it with an even larger audience.

Sorry, just had to add my two-cents...

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Surratt "big wigs" will be attending the premiere on the night of February 11 at the National Geographic Headquarters. I would bet that the film will be released for public consumption the next day to coincide with Lincoln's birthday.

The press corps will be touring Surratt House on the morning of the 11th, so as soon as I know, y'all will know.

Wow !! What an endorsement of our work. Thank you very much for the kind words Laurie. It takes all kinds to make the world go round and Barry and I have spent many hours researching those final days inside the walls of the penitentiary.

Mike Kauffman is a renowned expert on all things Lincoln Assassination and carries much more clout than me and Barry on the subject. If we ever get this book completed, they might tap us on the shoulder in the future. We are slowly building up our resumes and getting our names out there.

I don't want to get too mushy but forums like this one as well as the good people of the Surratt Society offer us so much support and encouragement that its kept us going over the last 3 years.

Thanks again.