The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Lincoln's Blood Relics-- Part 5: U.S. Flag That Draped Front of President's Box

And here's one that perhaps Mr. Swanson doesn't know about.

The U.S. flag that draped the front of Lincoln's Presidential Box, the one that Booth caught his spur on and caused him to break his leg, is on display at the Grand Army of the Republic Museum in Springfield, Illinois, near Lincoln's Home.

--Old Secesh


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