Mary Todd Lincoln Part 2: Did Mary Take Money on the Side from Those Wanting to Influence the President?

In Part 2 of the 1876 phone conversation with Mary Todd Lincoln she is going to clear up a few facts for us.

What did she see in Abraham Lincoln and why she called this tall lanky man her diamond in the rough.

Why and how close her husband was to duelling over her.

And finally, why did Abe keep going when she saw her baby fall out of the back of his wagon, and what she had to say about it.

After listening to this podcast, I think you’ll agree that Mrs. Lincolns flaws are very apparent. If she lived in this time, she would have thirty credit cards, and they would be maxed. Yet, there was so much good inside of her that could not be ignored. She is complex, confusing, interesting, and dangerous at times, but without her, Abraham Lincoln may have never been president.

Start episode 2 and join the conversation.

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Thank you, JoAnn F. Peterson, for your magnificent portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln. You can learn more about JoAnn, her acting, singing, and amazing portrayals of Historic Women at: Www.joannpeterson.com, or contact her at Joannfpeterson@gmail.com. You can also listen to her as The Unsinkable Molly Brown on the podcast dated February 14, 2024.