American Experience S13E7 — Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided, Part I

8.5

American Experience•Season 13•Episode 7

Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided, Part I

8.5/10 · 159 votesFeb 19, 200155 min

Ranked #1 of 11 in Season 13•+0.7 vs season avg

Discussion

Parts 1 and 2 of a six-part chronicle of the Abraham Lincoln-Mary Todd relationship begins with their childhoods and courtship. He, of course, was born into poverty; she, however, grew up in luxury, the daughter of a Kentucky banker and slave owner. (Several of her

Directed byDavid Grubin

Written byDavid Grubin, Geoffrey C. Ward

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Episode Summary

"Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided, Part I" is episode 7 of American Experience season 13. It scored 8.5/10 from 159 votes, ranking #1 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by David Grubin and written by David Grubin, Geoffrey C. Ward, it aired on February 19, 2001.

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