William Herndon's book on Lincoln is usually referred to as "Herndon's Lincoln." Someone has also written a book called "Lincoln's Herndon." Herndon's book was not well received as he wrote of Lincoln both good and bad aspects. something that was usually not done in the gushy biographies back in the late 19th century.
Afterwards, there was a question and answer session with Ron Halverson, who portrayed Herndon, and the person from the Kenosha Civil War Museum.
William Herndon never visited Washington, D,C, when Lincoln was president. He continued to run the law office, figuring that Lincoln would rejoin him after his Presidency. They believe Herndon to be buried in Springfield. I looked up Herndon on Wikipedia which said he did visit D,C. once and was well received, but not invited to the private quarters of the White House. He is buried at the same cemetery in Springfield as Lincoln.
As far a s Lincoln's assassination, Halverson said it was a big tragedy as Herndon was a good friend. He decided to spend much of the rest of his life writing Lincoln's biography.
--Old Secesh
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