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Mary Todd Lincoln seen in new light after ‘remarkable’ letter written by former First Lady discovered: expert

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Mary Todd Lincoln seen in new light after ‘remarkable’ letter written by former First Lady discovered: expert

A newly discovered letter written by former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln shows a side of her that is rarely seen, an author and historical document expert told FOX Business. The letter is addressed to George Harrington; his descendants reportedly found it in their family archives. At the time, Harrington was assistant secretary of the … Read more

Here’s what Abe Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, more presidents liked to eat

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Here’s what Abe Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, more presidents liked to eat

A state dinner at the White House is never simply a meal for the president and his hungry VIP guests. Rather, it’s a “forum for politics and entertainment at the highest level,” writes author Alex Prud’homme in “Dinner with the President: Food, Politics and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House,” (Knopf.) “The … Read more