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Mary Todd Lincoln
First Lady of the United States · 16th Presidency

Mary Todd Lincoln

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December 13, 1818 –July 16, 1882
First Lady 16th First Lady · 1861–1865
First Lady During
1861–1865
16th Presidency
Born
Dec 13, 1818
Her Story
Present at Ford's Theatre when Lincoln was assassinated April 14, 1865. Lost three of four sons. Struggled with mental health — briefly committed to sanitarium by surviving son Robert. Controversial during presidency for spending and Southern family ties.
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16th President · 1861–1865
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Identity
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Born
December 13, 1818
Died
July 16, 1882
Married
November 4, 1842
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Her Story

Present at Ford's Theatre when Lincoln was assassinated April 14, 1865. Lost three of four sons. Struggled with mental health — briefly committed to sanitarium by surviving son Robert. Controversial during presidency for spending and Southern family ties.

The Presidency

16th Presidency
Wartime
Term
March 4, 1861 — April 15, 1865
Party
Republican
Married
November 4, 1842

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