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1. The first born son of Abraham and Mary Lincoln was Robert Todd Lincoln, who was born on August 1, 1843. After whom was Robert named?
2. The Lincoln's second son only lived from 1846-1850 and died from diphtheria in Springfield, Illinois before his father became president. What was his name?
3. William Wallace "Willie" Lincoln (the third son) passed away on Febuary 20, 1862 at the White House at only twelve-years-old. What was the cause of death?
4. The Lincoln's fourth son was called "Tad" Lincoln. What was his given name at birth?
5. Tad Lincoln passed away on July 15, 1871 at 18 years of age. What befell him?
6. Robert Todd Lincoln was the only son to live a long life. What college did he graduate from in 1864?
7. Robert Todd Lincoln was present when both President Garfield and McKinley were assassinated?
8. Robert Lincoln served as Secretary of War under President James Garfield?
9. Robert Lincoln's last public appearance was at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial on May 30, 1922.
10. Robert Todd Lincoln passed away on July 25, 1926 from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois with the rest of the Lincolns.
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