Diary of Mary Todd Lincoln
Prologue thing: I wanted to do this project through the eyes of Mary Todd. She didn't have an actual diary, but her sister did. I took that idea and gave Mary a diary that she receives as a gift. Some background for Mary Todd is she grew up rich in the south. Married Lincoln, later on, many people say their marriage is garbage but they made it work because they love each other. November 4, 1863. Dear Diary, I don't know where to start. I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Mary Todd Lincoln. I was given this journal by one of my helpers to deal with the passing of little Willie. She said that my erratic behavior as the First Lady of America will surely hurt Lincoln's political career. I didn't care. There goes not one day where the newspaper doesn't mention my name. The people in their editor office can believe what they want. However, it doesn't hurt to try to use the journal that was gifted to me by my dear friend. It is a little awkward to...