The Eventful Life of Robert Lincoln (OLLI)

Abraham and Mary Lincoln had four children, but oldest son Robert was the only to survive into adulthood. More family tragedy followed with his father’s shocking assassination, the first in American history. Few are aware that throughout his life, Robert stood in the national spotlight and served his country with distinction. He was the sole guardian of his father's legacy, and was a driving force in American government, politics, and industry for 60 years. His first-hand participation in American life reveals an insider's view of our country's pain and triumphs through tumultuous times.