Who is Mary Todd Lincoln
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Controversial Wife of President Lincoln
Why do I say Mary Todd Lincoln is a controversial First Lady? Because in recent years so much more has been made of her emotional troubles, her supposed insanity, than her life as a devoted wife to Abraham Lincoln and her sons, Robert, Edward, William, Thomas...only one of which outlived the Mary Todd Lincoln.
Let's explore her life with the help of some sources available, and there's a place where you can share what you think about the topic.
There are also a number of historical items that may interest you, as well as resources to educate you further on this remarkable woman who experienced more tragedy that most of us will ever know.
To me, Mary Todd Lincoln is one of many remarkable women who left their mark in history.
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Updated 1/26/12
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Mary Todd Lincoln on Video
Videos showing (at the time I'm typing this...they do change from time to time) an author who wrote part of a book about the Lincolns, in particular Mary Todd; a couple on location at Mary Todd Lincoln's home in Kentucky, a woman sharing some history and a couple dressed as Lincoln and Mary appearing on a news station in present time. Enjoy!
Mary at Abraham Lincoln's Deathbed
Was Mary Todd Lincoln Crazy?
Or Are Claims Exaggerated?
Do you think Mary Todd Lincoln was as emotionally disturbed as some historians make her out to be in later life, or do you think this is exaggerated by more recent writings that seem to like to focus on the negative about anyone and anything (a pet peeve of mine)?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byNo, her good qualities outweigh the bad that many historians write about her.
tssfacts says:
It take a lot of strength and fortitude to go through what she went through. I think she came through each "challenge" very well.
Posted September 27, 2010
happynutritionist says:
I admire a woman who can stand by her husband through so many challenges, and wonder how I, myself would respond to such loss in life...3 sons and a husband. How can anyone stand in judgment? I don't think we need to avoid talking about her grief, but don't like the idea of her being identified by her response to great pain and grief.
Posted March 06, 2010
Yes, she was mentally and emotionally disturbed through much of her life.
happynutritionist says:
Just a tad extreme, Fred, but everyone is entitled to their opinion.
Posted August 03, 2011
Fred says:
Clearly modern feminist scholars are trying to rescue Mary Todd Lincoln; the apologetics for her appear now never-ending. But the fact is that she was the worst kind of crazy: she wasn't just self-destructive; she was the kind who wants to involve you in her nonsense, wants to manipulate you into becoming an active participant her ridiculous, selfish psycho-drama.
When her son finally had her committed, crazy had literally come to his doorstep; she said she had had a dream about him, a premonition of his current illness (he was well) and his certain death.
What did he do? He had her locked up, which was the 100% right thing to do. If he had let her in, she would have sucked the life out of him and his family with her manipulative fantasies; the crazy would have just kept on going until she destroyed him and his.
Mary Todd Lincoln was a wretched toad: hypochondriac, histrionic, compulsive shopper, hoarder, manipulator, fantasist, narcissist.
Bleh.
Posted August 03, 2011
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Present Stats of Mary's Hometown
Lexington, Kentucky
The population of 40507 is 2,144.
That's #17702 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
67% of the population is white, which is 7 points less than the national average.
The average household income in 40507 is $16,288, which is $13,410 less than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $114,800. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 46% from the typical value.
Men make up 61% of the population, and the typical age in this part of KY is 36.9.
Stats about: Lexington, KY
Population: 2,144Number of Households: 1,234
Average House Value: $114,800
Average Income per Household: $16,288
Elevation: 946 ft
Population Breakdown:
News About Mary Todd Lincoln
A Few Articles May Not Apply
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Did you know Mary Todd Lincoln wore only black after the death of her husband, President Abraham Lincoln?
Below are some books or videos about the life of Mary Todd Lincoln. Notice the "mood" of the titles declines as you work your way down the list. I prefer to focus on the positive, but want to provide a balanced view.
Mary Todd Lincoln, A Biography
Mary Todd Lincoln: A Biography
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The Emancipator's Wife - Novel
A Novel About Mary Todd Lincoln
The Emancipator's Wife (A Novel of Mary Todd Lincoln)
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Girl of the Bluegrass - Novel
Story of Mary Todd Lincoln's Childhood
Mary Todd Lincoln: Girl of the Bluegrass (Childhood of Famous Americans)
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Loving Mr. Lincoln - from Mary's Diaries
Taken from the DIaries of Mary Todd Lincoln
(Check even if it says out of stock, used titles may be available)
Loving Mr. Lincoln: The Personal Diaries of Mary Todd Lincoln
Amazon Price: $41.18 (as of 02/17/2012)
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The Insanity File - Mary Todd Lincoln
Was Her Treatment Fair?
The Insanity File: The Case of Mary Todd Lincoln
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The Madness of Mary Lincoln
The Madness of Mary Lincoln
Amazon Price: $18.00 (as of 02/17/2012)
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A House Divided - Abraham and Mary Lincoln
One of my "Pet Peeve" American Experiences
American Experience - Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided
Amazon Price: $20.49 (as of 02/17/2012)
Used Price: $37.09
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tssfacts
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- Very informative article. I really didn't know that much about Mary Todd Lincoln. In school we only study Abraham Lincoln. It's nice to learn new things about people.
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Table of Contents
- Which Applies Most to Mary Todd Lincoln?
- Mary Todd Lincoln on Video
- Mary at Abraham Lincoln's Deathbed
- Was Mary Todd Lincoln Crazy?
- Lincoln Collectibles
- Mary Todd Lincoln Talk on Twitter
- Present Stats of Mary's Hometown
- News About Mary Todd Lincoln
- Mary Todd Lincoln, A Biography
- The Emancipator's Wife - Novel
- Girl of the Bluegrass - Novel
- Loving Mr. Lincoln - from Mary's Diaries
- The Insanity File - Mary Todd Lincoln
- The Madness of Mary Lincoln
- A House Divided - Abraham and Mary Lincoln
- This page has been SquidAngel Blessed
- Random unrelated pages you might like
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