The Remarkable Life of Abe's Son, Robert Todd Lincoln—Lost in His Father’s Shadow
Jun 26, 2025
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Robert Todd Lincoln, the only one of Abraham Lincoln’s four sons to survive into adulthood, is often overshadowed by his legendary father. Yet Robert led a remarkable life of his own, serving as U.S. Secretary of War, Ambassador to the United Kingdom, and president of the Pullman Company. The History Guy shares his story.
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