Ford's Theatre

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Ford's Theatre built?1863
2. How tall is Ford's Theatre?Approximately 60 feet (estimated, based on typical theater construction of the era)
3. What is the location?Washington, D.C
4. What is the original owner?John T. Ford
5. What is Ford's Theatre and why is it famous?Ford's Theatre is a historic theater in Washington, D.C. It is famous because President Abraham Lincoln was shot there on April 14, 1865.
6. What happened at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865?President Lincoln was shot by actor John Wilkes Booth while the theater was showing the play 'Our American Cousin.'

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