An Unlikely Protector
In 1861, Kate Warne, America’s first female detective, uncovered a plan to assassinate President-elect Abraham Lincoln. Disguised as a Southern belle, she infiltrated secessionist circles in Baltimore, listening closely to the conspirators plotting Lincoln’s murder as he traveled to his inauguration.
Posing as Lincoln’s Sister
Warned by Warne’s findings, Allan Pinkerton devised a plan to smuggle Lincoln through Baltimore under cover of night. Warne posed as Lincoln’s “sister,” gaining sympathy from the train conductor and securing a private car for Lincoln, Pinkerton, and Lincoln’s bodyguard. As Warne played her part perfectly, the disguised president-elect passed undetected through the hostile city.
Arriving Safely in Washington
Lincoln arrived safely in Washington, D.C., evading the assassin’s plans, thanks to Warne’s covert work and quick thinking. Her dedication to his safety proved crucial in preventing a tragedy that could have changed the course of U.S. history.
In 1861, Kate Warne, America’s first female detective, uncovered a plot to assassinate President-elect Abraham Lincoln. Disguised as a Southern belle, she gathered information on secessionists in Baltimore, learning that conspirators aimed to kill Lincoln as he traveled to his… pic.twitter.com/A3FQyOeVMq
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