Mary Lincoln
Significant Others
The Story of Mary and Lincoln
The Lincoln's were still solidly conjoined by parenting, homemaking and in their shared ambition for his political success. They continued to adore their children and be far too lenient with them for many people's tastes. Mary allowed her husband to acknowledge his highest ambition, for which he equated her affectionately with Lady Macbeth. But if he ever did lose focus or faith in the end game, she did not.
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