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Abraham Lincoln

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site

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Description: President Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865 as he was attending a performance at Fords Theatre. Lincoln was removed to the Petersen House across the street where he passed away the following morning. This is a National Park Service Site which is open to the public.

Address: Ford's Theatre National Historic Site; 511 10th Street, NW; Washington, DC 20004

Phone Number: (202) 426-6824

Credit: "Presidential Sites: A Directory of Places Associated with Presidents of the United States" by William G. Clotworthy


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