Presidential box at the Ford Theater, Washington by danapommet

Photography • Historical • posted on Jul 13, 2012

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On the night of April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot, by John Wilkes Booth, in the Presidential box, at the Ford Theater, Washington, District of Columbia. He died the next morning, in a small back bedroom, in a boarding house, across the street. Andrew Johnson, Lincolns Vice President, became the 17th President of the United States. The Presidential box has been maintained, as it was that night, still available for viewing and the Ford Theater still produces live performances on the same stage. The door to the Presidential box has been replaced by a thick sheet of Plexiglas for viewing from the back. Most info from the Ford Theatre web site! Photo scanned and taken a long time ago. Zoom does show the age of the photo. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (31)

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Richardphotos

10:01PM | Fri, 13 July 2012

very beautiful display. my great grand father was a friend of Mr. Lincoln before he was president. his name is mentioned in a history book of which I have not seen

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Faemike55

10:15PM | Fri, 13 July 2012

Cool capture and great information glad to know that it is well maintained

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jocko500

10:31PM | Fri, 13 July 2012

wow this is history here. lot of it. cool shot of this place

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blinkings

12:08AM | Sat, 14 July 2012

What a great historical shot. Awesome.

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durleybeachbum

12:30AM | Sat, 14 July 2012

Fascinating! So interesting, and Thankyou for showing us, Dana.

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jayfar

1:31AM | Sat, 14 July 2012

A great insight into your countries history Dana.

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Jean_C

1:31AM | Sat, 14 July 2012

Beautiful shot.

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dakotabluemoon

6:44AM | Sat, 14 July 2012

Oh i was hoping u was going to get some pics of all this history which is some i love so much thank u for this awesome pic.

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eekdog Online Now!

7:42AM | Sat, 14 July 2012

great historical capture, love the info also Dana.

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psyoshida

11:16AM | Sat, 14 July 2012

Wonderful shot. Interesting they have a picture of George Washington on the front. I would have thought Lincoln would deserve the honor. Great info thanks.

alanwilliams

11:53AM | Sat, 14 July 2012

what superb finery

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clbsmiley

12:21PM | Sat, 14 July 2012

Thanks for sharing. :)

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Leije

1:04PM | Sat, 14 July 2012

Interesting shot and infos !

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jendellas

1:52PM | Sat, 14 July 2012

I love the history, great capture & info, thanks!!! xx

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kbrog

2:28PM | Sat, 14 July 2012

Excellent capture and history! :)

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sandra46

5:20PM | Sat, 14 July 2012

VERY INTERESTING! i HAVEN'T SEEN IT.

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MrsRatbag

6:24PM | Sat, 14 July 2012

Good capture of this bit of history!

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flavia49

6:55PM | Sat, 14 July 2012

fantastic capture

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MagikUnicorn

8:12PM | Sat, 14 July 2012

OMG - Thats the place Thanks for share

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goodoleboy

8:42PM | Sat, 14 July 2012

Excellent color and details, considering this is a vintage photo, Dana.

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npauling

9:19PM | Sat, 14 July 2012

A great piece of history and I love that they have preserved it how it was at the time. A great place to visit and photograph.

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netot

11:56PM | Sat, 14 July 2012

Great capture, Dana!The place is a historical treasure, unfortunately due to tragic event.

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pixeluna

9:28AM | Sun, 15 July 2012

A very nice memorial snapshot, great post.

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emmecielle

1:32PM | Sun, 15 July 2012

Excellent capture! :)

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Rhanagaz

4:15PM | Sun, 15 July 2012

A very fine capture of this historical and sad scene. Abraham Lincoln is still one of the most known Americans in the world outside US I think. Some times great person pay the ultimate price...

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