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The heterosexuality of Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865), the 16th President of the United States, has been questioned by some activists. Lincoln was married to Mary Todd from November 4, 1842, until his death on April 15, 1865, and fathered four children with her.

Historical scholarship and debate

Marriage with Mary Todd Lincoln

References

Further reading

• Hay, John; Nicolay, John George (1890). Abraham Lincoln: a History.
  • "Volume 1". to 1856; strong coverage of national politics
  • "Volume 2". (1832 to 1901) ; covers 1856 to early 1861; very detailed coverage of national politics; part of 10 volume "life and times" "written by Lincoln's top aides
• Michael F. Bishop, "All the President's Men", Washington Post February 13, 2005; Page BW03 online
• Book Questions Abraham Lincoln's Sexuality - Discovery Channel
• "The sexual life of Abraham Lincoln" by Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com, Jan. 12, 2005 (requires subscription or viewing an ad before reading)
• The Lincoln Bedroom: A Critical Symposium Claremont Review of Books, Summer 2005
• Exploring Lincoln's Loves Scott Simon in conversation with Lincoln scholars Michael Chesson and Michael Burlingame. National Public Radio, February 12, 2005
• We Are Lincoln Men Margaret Warner speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Herbert Donald about his book, We Are Lincoln Men: Abraham Lincoln and His Friends. Public Broadcasting Service, November 26, 2003
• Jay Hatheway. American Historical Review 111#2 (April 2006) - An Edgewood College history professor's book review of C.A. Tripp's The Intimate World of Abraham Lincoln online
• Mr. Lincoln and Friends: Joshua F. Speed

• Abraham Lincoln
• Sexuality of individuals
• Fringe theories