Mary Todd Lincoln
publication date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 (part of Spring 2021)
category: 
Family
clue: This Midwestern first lady nearly married her husband's famous debate partner instead.
explanation: Mary Todd was courted by Stephen Douglas before marrying Abraham Lincoln. more…
intended difficulty: very easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, and Erik Bates
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