Robert Todd Lincoln

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Robert Todd Lincoln born?August 1, 1843, Springfield, Illinois
2. When did Robert Todd Lincoln die?July 26, 1926, Manchester, Vermont
3. What is the education?Harvard College (1864), Albany Law School (1866)
4. What is the corporate leadership?General Counsel, President, and Chairman of the Board of the Pullman Company
5. Who was Robert Todd Lincoln?Robert Todd Lincoln was Abraham Lincoln’s eldest son. He lived from 1843 to 1926 and had a long career in law, business, and public service.
6. What jobs did he have during his life?He served as Secretary of War, U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain, and worked for the Pullman Company as general counsel, president, and later chairman of the board.

Civil War Era: The period surrounding the American Civil War (1861-1865), a time of national division and conflict.
Industrial Revolution: A period of major technological advancements and the growth of factories and industry in the 19th century.
Diplomatic Service: The work of representing a country's interests and conducting relations with other nations.