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RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Rob Wick - 03-23-2024
Good morning!
One of the things that Tarbell was often called on to do was to speak on Lincoln. There was, however, one topic she would never discuss. What was that topic?
I don't think Google will help, but feel free to use it.
Best
Rob
RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Steve - 03-23-2024
Lincoln being a corporate lawyer for a railroad?
RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Dennis Urban - 03-23-2024
How about his relationship with his Confederate in-laws??
RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - RJNorton - 03-23-2024
Whether or not Mary was pregnant on the date of the wedding to Abraham?
RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Rob Wick - 03-23-2024
All are logical guesses, but incorrect. I can't think of anyone who today would consider the topic controversial.
Best
Rob
RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Gene C - 03-23-2024
Lincoln's religious views
RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Rob Wick - 03-23-2024
Again Gene, that's a good guess, but not correct.
What she refused to talk about had nothing to do with anything that Lincoln may or may not have done during his lifetime.
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R0b
RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Steve - 03-24-2024
Questions about her personal life, including info on romantic relationships and if she was planning/hoping to get married?
RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - RJNorton - 03-24-2024
Questions about Tad's speech impediment?
RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Gene C - 03-24-2024
Questions about his parents
RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Rob Wick - 03-24-2024
Gentlemen, all are excellent guesses, but incorrect.
In addition to speeches, she was often asked this by newspaper reporters at the time of Lincoln's birthday. She said it was the wrong question.
Best
Rob
RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - RJNorton - 03-24-2024
Whether or not Thomas Lincoln was Abraham's biological father?
RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Rob Wick - 03-24-2024
Sorry Roger, but that isn't correct.
This wasn't about something that happened in Lincoln's life. It was more of a philosophical question about Lincoln.
Best
Rob
RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - AussieMick - 03-24-2024
Gene said religious views .... what about belief in a God ....?
RE: Tough Tarbell Trivia - Rob Wick - 03-24-2024
Good guess, Mike, but that's not it.
Think about something that someone might want to know about Lincoln, but doesn't involve his biographical details.
Best
Rob