Abraham Lincoln's wife was long attacked for everything from her spending to her lack of emotional restraint. But with two ...

In truth, Mary Todd Lincoln and Mathew Brady's relationship ... and Mary was determined to dress fashionably and entertain lavishly. "She thought of herself as the Queen of America, doing what ...

The phenomenal global success of Six began when two young writers decided to give voices to the wives of a powerful man, ...

First Ladies' fashion choices at inauguration ceremonies have always made headlines. Melania Trump’s latest appearance in a wide-brimmed hat has sparked curiosity and continues this tradition. Notable ...

Mary Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s wife, makes a visit to the studio of renowned photographer Matthew Brady in an effort to fix her public image. She wishes to show the nation who she really is, and ...

Robell Awake is a chairmaker and scholar based in Atlanta, Georgia. He speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his new book, "A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects." ...

Roosevelt's secretary of state, John Hay, served as Lincoln's private secretary and was given the ring by Mary Todd Lincoln ... the traditional full morning dress, which typically includes ...

As someone here reminds me, Mary Todd Lincoln’s sisters all supported the ... Though I have aimed to dress apolitically, someone rightly calls out my Sambas — the overexposed footwear that ...