The Student Researcher: A Phi Alpha Theta Publication
Article Title
A Few Comments about the Unfair Criticisms of Abraham and Mary Lincoln or Two Sides of a Penny
Abstract
There are a tremendous number of books and articles printed about Abraham and Mary Lincoln. They comment, critique, and analyze every aspect of their lives before, during, and after the Lincoln Presidency. No triviality has been deemed too small or inconsequential to dwell upon and debate. In fact, the Lincolns, from the beginning of Abraham’s courtship of Mary Todd to after the fatal assassination, were treated unfairly and subjected to false attacks by the press, public, and family members for self-serving agendas, and nefarious purposes. Despite her family’s qualms over her choice of a husband, Mary saw in Abrahamqualities others could not see;she knew that one day he would be great. (first paragraph)
Recommended Citation
Clark, Rebecca
(2017)
"A Few Comments about the Unfair Criticisms of Abraham and Mary Lincoln or Two Sides of a Penny,"
The Student Researcher: A Phi Alpha Theta Publication: Vol. 2, Article 3.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/stu_researcher/vol2/iss1/3