Friday, 23 June 2023

Card Trick

 

No one’s sure of the exact date, but it happened either late 1864 or early 1865. Robert Lincoln – the president’s first and only surviving son – was at a New Jersey train station, purchasing sleeper car accommodations. Robert came very close to being crushed between train cars. Robert said later, “There was some crowding, and I was pressed against the car while waiting my turn. The train began to move, and I was twisted off my feet, dropped into the open space, and was personally helpless.” A stranger in the crowd grabbed Robert’s coat collar and pulled him to safety. When the young man turned to thank his rescuer, he realized it was Edwin Booth, one of the country’s most famous actors. If this doesn’t sound truly bizarre to you, let me put it into perspective. It’s as if Chris Hemsworth saved the life of Hunter Biden just weeks (or possibly even days) before his brother Liam assassinated the president.  

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