Mary Lincoln was born in Kentucky and was known for being a spirited, tomboyish young woman who married a struggling lawyer from Illinois. As the spouse of a circuit lawyer, Mary actively supported and promoted Lincoln's career. However, once Lincoln became President, she encountered criticism, skepticism, and personal tragedy. The loss of her son Willie and her husband Abraham deeply affected Mary, leading to challenges that would haunt her for the remainder of her life.

About the presenter

Mary Lipsey spent twenty-nine years teaching seventh-grade American History at Lake Braddock Secondary School.  She is one of the directors of the Fairfax County Cemetery Preservation Association and previously served with the Fairfax County History Commission, the National Museum of American History, and the National Archives. She is the author of The ABCs of Flying; Almost Forgotten Women: Yesterday’s Headliners; Aviation: From Curiosity to Reality; and A Christmas Flight: Aviation Pioneer, Dr. William Christmas, as well as the co-author of Braddock’s True Gold: 20th-Century Life in the Heart of Fairfax County.

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