Political cartoon depicting Lincoln disguised, running through Baltimore.

11. There may have been attempts on Lincoln’s life before he was assassinated in 1865.
True
False

TRUE. There was allegedly a conspiracy hatched to murder Lincoln in Baltimore, when he passed through there on the way to his 1861 inauguration. He wound up traveling through Baltimore in disguise. Another story tells that in 1864, Lincoln was riding unescorted to the Soldier’s Home when he heard a gunshot. His horse bolted and he lost his hat, but didn’t think much of the incident. Later the hat was found – with a fresh bullet hole!

Many believe that Lincoln knew he was doomed, and that death was following him. He reportedly dreamed of his own death and funeral, and had visions indicating that he would not live through his second term in office.