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Secret Arrival in Washington

When
February 23, 1861
Where
Washington, D.C.
Part of
Lincoln arrives secretly in Washington after Baltimore assassination scare

Lincoln arrived secretly in Washington, D.C., on February 23, 1861, following alleged assassination plots in Baltimore during his pre-inauguration tour.

The arrival occurred after a whistle-stop tour from Springfield. Washington was placed under military guard. Historians debate the plot's reality, with some viewing it as a footnote to the election. The event highlights security concerns prior to the inauguration.

Sources

  1. Baltimore Plot Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
  2. Abraham Lincoln Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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