While the original Ford’s Theater suffered structural damage, it was eventually restored. But as a sign of respect to the memory of President Abraham Lincoln, the presidential seating box is never occupied.
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Fun Fact: Abraham Lincoln’s Invention
Abraham Lincoln is the only president to hold an patent for an invention. He created a device designed to lift boats over shoals in a river.
Fun Fact: Abraham Lincoln’s Middle Name
Like many early presidents, Abraham Lincoln didn’t have a middle name.
Fun Fact: What Happened to Lincoln’s Bodyguard
Abraham Lincoln lived before the Secret Service, so he had to rely on a more basic form of security. One of his bodyguards claimed to have been dismissed during Ford’s Theaters and went to the tavern in his new free time. This gave John Wilkes Booth an easy window to assassinate Lincoln.
Fun Fact: The Grim Person Attending Lincoln’s 2nd Inauguration
Like any presidential inauguration, there were many at Abraham Lincoln’s 2nd’s inaugural address. Most notably in the crowd were John Wilkes Booth and many of the people who were responsible for Lincoln’s assassination about a month later.