Ep 6. Presidential Premonition

Presidential Premonition is the sixth episode of the 23rd season of Mysteries at the Museum. In this episode, host Don Wildman explores museums across the United States in search of mysterious artifacts and objects that shed light on important events and people from history.

The episode begins with a visit to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois. There, Wildman examines a pair of gloves that were worn by Lincoln on the night of his assassination. He explores the evidence that suggests Lincoln had a premonition about his death and wore the gloves for protection. Wildman also looks at the strange circumstances surrounding the night of the assassination, including the fact that the play Lincoln was attending was called "Our American Cousin."

Next, Wildman travels to the National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. to investigate an unusual document related to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The document is a letter sent by a psychic to Eisenhower warning him about a potential assassination attempt. Wildman looks at the evidence that suggests the letter may have actually been written by Eisenhower himself, as a way to test the security measures around the White House.

The episode then takes viewers to the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri. Wildman examines a letter written by Truman to his wife in which he describes a strange encounter with a ghostly figure while staying at the White House. Wildman looks at the history of ghost sightings at the White House and investigates the possibility that Truman's experience was a manifestation of his guilt over ordering the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Finally, Wildman visits the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California to investigate an unusual item related to Nixon's infamous Watergate scandal. The item is a tape recording of a conversation between Nixon and his aides in which they discuss plans to pay hush money to the Watergate burglars. Wildman delves into the history of the scandal and its impact on American politics, as well as the ongoing questions surrounding Nixon's involvement.

Throughout the episode, Wildman provides historical context and expert commentary on each of the objects and artifacts he encounters. He also explores the broader mysteries and questions that surround each of the topics, leaving viewers with a deeper understanding of some of the most important people and events in American history.