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19th Century Presidential Couples

Here are the U.S. Presidential marriages from the 19th Century including the marriage of Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln.

Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln Marriage Profile

Married for 22 years, Mary and Abraham Lincoln's marriage was a stormy one. They had different personalities and opposing temperaments. They both struggled with depression. Mary was used to luxury while Abe had a background of poverty and hardship. Mary was well educated and Abe had little formal schooling. Their love for one another wasn't enough to overcome the grief, disappointments, and lack of communication in their marriage.
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