ChrisL
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She had a nervous breakdown after her son died. But ended up in a mental hospital after Lincoln diedNo question. In Modern day First Ladies, It would be Jackie.
Two First Ladies were present when the President was murdered before their eyes. Mary Lincoln and Jackie Kennedy
Mary Lincoln fell to pieces and was never the same. Jackie showed great strength under tremendous difficulty.
Interesting. I heard that Mary Lincoln had suffered from some kind of "illness" before President Lincoln was assassinated, long before. That probably played a big role in her issues afterwards.
Jackie had every reason to be hysterical widow. But she, and her children showed quiet dignity
Okay, well imagine losing your son and your husband? That is not an easy thing to deal with. I think that losing your child is the worst thing a person could possibly experience. I also read that she suffered from a mental illness, and that this was long-standing.
Was Mary Todd Lincoln Mentally Ill