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Robert Todd Lincoln (August 1, 1843 – July 26, 1926) was an American lawyer and businessman. The eldest son of President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln, he was the only one of their four children to outlive his parents.
Apr 2, 2014 · Robert Todd Lincoln was an American lawyer and secretary of war best known as the first-born son of President Abraham Lincoln.
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Nov 13, 2019 · After this look at the prodigal son of the 16th President, Robert Todd Lincoln, discover the story of Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, the last known direct Lincoln descendent. Or take a look at Ralph Lincoln, a more distant Lincoln relation who nevertheless bears a startling resemblance to Abraham Lincoln.
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May 29, 2024 · Robert Todd Lincoln was the eldest and sole surviving child of Abraham Lincoln, who became a millionaire corporation attorney and served as U.S. secretary of war and minister to Great Britain during Republican administrations.
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How Mary Todd Lincoln became Broadway’s biggest (and drunkest) new star. NEW YORK — “I am the stupidest person here,” Cole Escola said in a speech last month. “And I mean that as an ...
Robert Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham Lincoln, witnessed or was involved in three presidential assassinations in his lifetime. Learn about his tragic family history, his role as Secretary of War, and his legacy as a Pullman executive.
Robert Todd Lincoln was the son of President Abraham Lincoln and a prominent lawyer, businessman, and diplomat. He served as secretary of war under Presidents Garfield and Arthur, and as U.S. minister to Great Britain under President Harrison.