The Chisholm Trail; Harry Houdini Poster; McKinley Casket Flag
Show: History Detectives --> Season: 4 - Season 4
AirDate: 6/19/2006
Runtime: 60
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Overview: Puzzles involving the Chisholm Trail, Houdini posters and a flag that may have draped the coffin of President William McKinley, assassinated in 1901. Included: determining how far south the Chisholm Trail extended; checking the authenticity of Harry Houdini posters for a Chicago magic show; learning if a flag handed down to the great-grandson of McKinley's bodyguard actually adorned the 25th president's casket.