Mistakes in Oscar-nominated movies

In "Lincoln," Mary Todd Lincoln voices concern that a sniper might kill her son. However, the word "sniper" was not used until after the Civil War. The historically correct term would have been "sharpshooter." The film also shows a bust of President Woodrow Wilson, who wasn't even born until 1856.

In "Lincoln," Mary Todd Lincoln voices concern that a sniper might kill her son. However, the word "sniper" was not used until after the Civil War. The historically correct term would have been "sharpshooter." The film also shows a bust of President Woodrow Wilson, who wasn't even born until 1856.