Rae Emerson, the deputy superintendent of Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site, conducted a study of “Killing Lincoln,” a new book on President Lincoln’s assassination by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard, to determine whether it should be sold at the theater’s store. Here is her review for the historic site, which is part of the National Park Service:
“Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site
Review of Killing Lincoln, Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard
Reviewer for Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site, Rae Emerson, Deputy Superintendent
Eastern National – Cooperating Association
History
Eastern National, formerly known as Eastern National Park and Monument Association, is a 501(C) (3) not-for-profit “cooperating association,” that supports the National Park Service. Cooperating associations are recognized by Congress as a means to assist the educational and interpretive mission of the National Park Service. Cooperating associations provide various services, primarily by procuring, distributing and selling educational material in retail outlets located in national parks . . . .
Products
The products sold at Eastern National bookstores are a combination of Eastern National-produced items and merchandise purchased through outside vendors, including books, reproductions, apparel, and collectibles. All products sold in Eastern National retail outlets are evaluated by National Park Service interpreters for historical accuracy, quality, and relevance to park themes. Strict standards are maintained to ensure we offer the finest quality products that will enhance visitors’ experiences. As a cooperating association, Eastern National sells only products that the National Park Service has approved.
Reference: Eastern National
Product Selection Criteria – Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site
·Relevance to park’s themes
·Historically accurate
·Publication has relevant citations
·Reflects scholarship; the use of primary resources with documentation
Factual errors in publication
The following errors are noted in chapters the reviewer was well versed in the subject matter. Other chapters may also have similar findings noted by subject matter experts or other reviewers. These observations are not included.
Errors are identified by chapter, followed by passage where error is noted, then followed by a fact comment, which is followed by the reference for the fact comment.
Prologue
“He furls his brow . . . .” furl – nautical term to compact, roll up; furrows – narrow grove, depression on any surface, i.e., furrows of a wrinkled face
Chapter 15
“The two warriors will never meet again.”
Fact comment:
On April 10, 1865 Generals Lee and Grant met a second time at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. At that second meeting General Lee requested that his men be given evidence that they were paroled prisoners - to protect them from arrest or harassment. 28,231 parole passes were issued to Confederates.
Reference:
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Chapter 19
“After it (Ford’s Theatre) was burned to the ground in 1863 . . . . . . . “
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