American History Tellers
The Pinkerton Detective Agency | "We Never Sleep" | 1
May 8, 2024
The podcast delves into the origins of the Pinkerton Detective Agency, founded by Allan Pinkerton, highlighting their role in preventing the assassination of President Lincoln. It explores Pinkerton's journey from Scotland to becoming a renowned lawman, as well as the agency's evolution into spies during the Civil War and pursuit of outlaws in the Wild West. The thrilling recount of train robberies and the relentless pursuit of the notorious Reno Brothers gang adds an exciting twist to the narrative.
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- The Pinkerton Detective Agency, founded by Allan Pinkerton in the 1850s, played a crucial role in preventing the assassination of President Lincoln and later served as spies during the Civil War.
- The Pinkerton Agency's pursuit of outlaws, such as the notorious Reno Brothers gang, highlighted the challenges faced, including agent deaths and setbacks, but also showcased their determination and successes.
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Plotting to Assassinate Abraham Lincoln
Undercover Pinkerton agent posing as a stockbroker infiltrates a pro-slavery group in Baltimore planning to kill President Abraham Lincoln. The leader, Sipriano Farandini, reveals the plot to assassinate Lincoln during his whistle stop tour. Evidence of the threat leads to a successful secret operation to keep Lincoln safe during his journey to Washington.
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