The Cultural Review

19th Century America

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Mary Todd Lincoln depicted with a thoughtful and complex expression in a richly decorated 19th-century room, suggesting a re-evaluation of her historical persona.
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Historians Re-evaluate Mary Todd Lincoln's Reputation

In 1875, Mary Todd Lincoln's own son, Robert Todd Lincoln, had her committed to an insane asylum.

Yasmin El-Sayed·May 18, 2026