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Yes, and no. John Parker relieved William Crook, President Lincoln's usual Bodyguard, just prior to leaving for the Theatre. Parker, was the President's only Bodyguard the night of the play, and was supposed to be standing watch directly outside the door to the State Box room, where the President, the First Lady and 2 guests were watching the play. Instead, Parker left his post in the middle of the play, with the door to the State Box room unlocked. Parker was downstairs in the saloon, having a drink.
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Abraham Lincoln grandfather was killed by?
Abraham Lincoln's grandfather, also named Abraham Lincoln, was not killed. He died of natural causes in 1786 in Virginia. Abraham Lincoln's father, Thomas Lincoln, was the son of the elder Abraham Lincoln and was the grandfather of the famous president.
What is Abraham Lincoln's phone number?
Abraham Lincoln was killed eleven years before the invention of the telephone.
What happened to john wilkins booth who killed Abraham Lincoln?
He was captured and killed when he refused to surrender.
What was the gun used to kill Lincoln?
A Derringer pocket pistol single-shot was used to kill Lincoln.
On what religious holiday was Abraham Lincoln killed?
President Lincoln was killed on Good Friday April 14 President Lincoln was killed on Good Friday April 14 Good Friday (Friday April 14th, 1865)
