American Presidents

A Site to Complement C-SPAN's 20th Anniversary Television Series, American Presidents: Life Portraits
March-December 1999
American Presidents: Life Portrait Exhibit
9-12 Grade Student Activity

Abraham Lincoln


Meet the 16th president!
President Lincoln married a ______ ______ from Lexington, Kentucky. What does that term mean? What associations does it have?

Look closer!
Look at the picture of Mary Todd Lincoln, what are your first thoughts on her appearance? Is it possible that your first impressions may lead to a stereotype? Explain your answer.

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