Mrs. Lincoln: A Life
2009-04-19T03:31:46-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/f43/285080-02-m.jpgCatherine Clinton talked about her biography of the wife of President Abraham Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln: A Life (Harper; January 6, 2009). This book is the first biography of Mary Todd Lincoln in 21 years. The author argues that Mrs. Lincoln had her faults but that she has been unfairly portrayed by many Lincoln scholars.
Ms. Clinton was interviewed at the 102nd annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians at the Washington Convention Center in Seattle.
Ms. Clinton was interviewed at the 102nd annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians at the Washington Convention Center in Seattle.
Catherine Clinton talked about her biography of the wife of President Abraham Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln: A Life (Harper; January 6, 2009). This… read more
Catherine Clinton talked about her biography of the wife of President Abraham Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln: A Life (Harper; January 6, 2009). This book is the first biography of Mary Todd Lincoln in 21 years. The author argues that Mrs. Lincoln had her faults but that she has been unfairly portrayed by many Lincoln scholars.
Ms. Clinton was interviewed at the 102nd annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians at the Washington Convention Center in Seattle. close
People in this video
Hosting Organization
Series
Purchase a Download
Mrs. Lincoln: A Life
-
MP3 audio - Standard
- Price:
- $0.99
Related Video
-
The Fiery Trial
Eric Foner examines Abraham Lincoln’s thoughts on slavery. Mr. Foner relays that early in Mr. Lincoln’s political career he was “naturally…
-
Harold Holzer on Lincoln Presidency
Harold Holzer spoke about the relevancy of Abraham Lincoln in the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. Mr. Holzer said that…
-
The Fiery Trial
Eric Foner talked about his book, The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery. He responded to telephone…
-
Lincoln's Forgotten Ally
Elizabeth Leonard talked about her book Lincoln’s Forgotten Ally: Judge Advocate General Joseph Holt of Kentucky. She…