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Pinkerton, Lincoln, and McClernand at the Secret Service Headquarters
The story of the iconic Civil War photograph of President Abraham Lincoln with Allan Pinkerton and General John A. McClernand at a key time in US history.
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The Lady Pinks: Celebrating Women's Contributions to Pinkerton's Legacy
In recognition of the vital role women played in American history, we would like to highlight a few notable Pinkertons, starting with Kate Warne, Pinkerton’s first female detective—and likely America’s first female detective. She may have been first, but she wasn’t the last. Read about a few more of these Lady Pink trailblazers whose cunning efforts dawned a new era for women in security.
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Scouts and Spies: Timothy Webster
Timothy Webster was an American hero — Pinkerton, bodyguard for President-elect Abraham Lincoln, and spy for the Union during the American Civil War.
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John C. Babcock: From Architect to Civil War Scout and Mapmaker
John C. Babcock was a Pinkerton and Civil War scout with the Federal Secret Service whose mapmaking skills helped shape Union military strategies.