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Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
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Welcome to Ford's Theatre a unit of National Mall & Memorial Parks. Use the links above to find out more site specific information to properly plan your visit here. Click here to find out about all the various units of National Mall & Memorial Parks

John Wilkes Booth  

Did You Know?
Young, talented, handsome, and charismatic, Lincoln’s assassin, John Wilkes Booth, was a popular attraction at theaters throughout the country. John Wilkes was the son of Junius Brutus Booth and the brother of Edwin Booth, both famous Shakespearean actors.

Last Updated: September 26, 2006 at 11:06 EST