LIVE: Was Willie's death preventable?

About this episode

The episode discusses the circumstances surrounding the death of Willie Lincoln and whether it was preventable.

During this week in 1862, the Lincolns moved out to the Cottage for the first time. Part of their reason for coming was to find solace in the wake of their son Willie's death earlier that year. To mark the anniversary, we're making public our live show from March! Guests: Alexandra Lord Matthew Laurens Brian Deer www.lincolncottage.org

People in this episode

Guests: Brian Deer, Matthew Laurens, Alexandra Lord

Topics covered

• Willie's death
• Lincoln family
• historical events

Keywords

• Lincoln Cottage
• 1862
• live show

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