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Lois Romano

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Mary Todd Lincoln

Public service demands resilience—not perfection.

by Lois Romano via In Pursuit on June 13, 2026

An Inconvenient Widow: The Torment, Trial, and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln

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Photograph of Mary Todd Lincoln in a dress looking into the distance.

Mary Todd Lincoln Has Long Been Derided. Is Her Reputation Salvageable?

History knows the First Lady as a hysterical widow and a lavish spender. A recent biographer chooses to highlight her mental fortitude and political prowess.

by Thomas Mallon via The New Yorker on May 18, 2026

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