While the unpublished letters give fascinating insights into the 16th President of the United States, his views on the central issues of the Civil War, and the travails of Mary Todd Lincoln, those papers studied so far do not alter the traditional image of Lincoln, whose 176th birthday falls on Feb 12. read more
Mary Todd Lincoln actually hated pretentious people. She was always telling her husband to watch out for them. I honestly don't think she'd even talk to any of the Trumps unless good ol’ Abe talked her into it. read more
Mary Todd Lincoln spent a lot of the White House’s funds. | CBS Evening News via YouTube We all hear stories about how Mary Todd Lincoln wasn’t exactly mentally stable, but what you might not know is that she also dabbled in a bit of embezzlement. read more
Mary Todd Lincoln has seen better days. | White House Historical Association While we love Mary Lincoln, her first lady portrait could use some touching up. Particularly in the eye area, as it appears the former first lady had a black eye at the time of her sitting. read more
Melania and Donald Trump aren't the first president and first lady to get separate bedrooms at the White House. Melania and Donald Trump aren't the first president and first lady to get separate bedrooms at the White House. read more