Posts tagged Lincoln
The Talented Mrs. Smith

Smith has not found the same sort of popularity that follows Stevens. While there is no historical consensus on the nature of their relationship – despite it being definitively depicted as romantic in Lincoln – it is important to note that Smith was reportedly called “Mrs. Stevens” by those who knew her, and even once in a letter from Stevens himself. 

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Seeing the 2nd Inaugural

Today's followup post is about my trip last week to the Library of Congress to see Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural on display - a special exhibition that lasted only from March 4th - 7th. It was quite a thrill. I took a brief video to commemorate the event.  

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