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The Chisholm Trail; Harry Houdini Poster; McKinley Casket Flag

S4 · E1 · 19 Jun 2006 · 1 hr 0 min

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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.