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The Smithsonian has a good article on John Parker, Lincoln's bodyguard who was away from his post on the night the president was assassinated.Here's a little from the article:
Parker was seated outside the president?s box, in the passageway beside the door. From where he sat, Parker couldn?t see the stage, so after Lincoln and his guests settled in, he moved to the first gallery to enjoy the play. Later, Parker committed an even greater folly: At intermission, he joined the footman and coachman of Lincoln?s carriage for drinks in the Star Saloon next door to Ford?s Theatre.John Wilkes Booth entered the theater around 10 p.m.
My how times have changed.
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