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 Posted: Mon Nov 3rd, 2008 02:05 am
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javal1
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 I believe the Treasury flag is the one usually associated with being the flag Booth caught his spur in. It's on display at Ford's Theater. I saw it years ago, and it does indeed have a tear in it that would be consistent with a spur being caught in it. In addition (and I'd have to dig to find the eyewitness accounts), several witnesses in the theater that night stated that Booth" limped " off the stage after landing.

Since I don't own American Brutus, could someone post his source for this? I'd appreciate it.

Miss Susan - Just an FYI, the Treasury flag was stored in the treasury building beginning the day after the assasination in order to avoid being vandalized by relic hunters. The tear in it isn't at all consistent with a piece being cut out, but rather just a straight tear. But you do have me interested in reading American Brutus!