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The Cavalcade of America, sponsored by DuPont, maker of better things for better living through chemistry, presents Helen Hayes as Mr. Lincoln's wife. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. This is The Cavalcade of America, sponsored by DuPont. On this Memorial Day, with Helen Hayes as our star, we bring you the story of an American woman, a plain woman, a simple woman, who lived to know the sting of slanderous gossip, the emptiness of widowhood, the loneliness of age, Abraham…

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In Mr. Lincoln's Wife, Helen Hayes takes on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln, who recounts her life as the wife of Abraham Lincoln. The story begins with Mary reflecting on her humble beginnings as a housewife in Springfield, Illinois, where she juggles the responsibilities of raising children and managing a household. On the eve of the 1860 presidential election, she is filled with a mix of excitement and trepidation about the possibility of her husband winning the presidency.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 333

Mr Lincoln's Wife

Monday, May 31, 1943 · 29:50

Cavalcade of America, Episode 333

Mr Lincoln's Wife

Monday, May 31, 1943 · 29:50

Summary

In Mr. Lincoln's Wife, Mary Todd Lincoln reflects on her life as the wife of Abraham Lincoln, navigating the challenges of her new role as First Lady amidst personal insecurities and societal scrutiny.

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