Dr Mudd and John Wilkes Booth - Historical Lapel Pin With Magnet

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🧲 Includes Magnetic Adapters for Easy Display

2025 - Dr Mudd and John Wilkes Booth - LR - Historical Series Pin

Part of our 2025 Historical Series, this limited release pin depicts a pivotal moment in American history: Dr. Samuel Mudd setting John Wilkes Booth’s broken leg inside his home. The scene is historically based on events following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in April 1865, when Booth fled Washington, D.C., traveled through Maryland and Virginia, and (after falling from his horse) sought medical help from Dr. Mudd. The pin’s setting has been recreated as accurately as possible, from the layout of Dr. Mudd’s living room to the period appropriate couch.

About the Event
On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre. Fleeing the scene, Booth was injured during his escape and arrived at Dr. Mudd’s home for treatment. Though his role has been debated by historians, Dr. Mudd was later tried and imprisoned for aiding Booth. He was eventually sent to Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortugas before he was pardoned by Lincoln's successor. This pin serves as a visual snapshot of a critical moment in the story, a piece of history captured in enamel.

Our Stance
This design was created from a place of historical interest and love for Dry Tortugas National Park’s connection to Dr. Mudd’s life. At Pin Hive, we absolutely do not support Booth, his actions, or the ideologies he represented. We are proudly LGBTQ+ friendly and stand with Black Lives Matter. This piece is intended solely as a historical representation, not as an endorsement of any figure depicted.

Eco Impact 🌍
With every pin purchased:
🌱 1 tree is planted
♻️ 2 plastic bottles are removed from the ocean

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Display Friendly Design
Each pin includes a magnetic adapter and custom pin hive rubber clutch. Wear your pin or stick it to any metal surface, no board required.