On This Day, Oct. 19: Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown, ending Revolutionary War

On Oct. 19, 1781, Britain's Lord Charles Cornwallis surrendered with more than 7,000 troops to Gen. George Washington at ...
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This Day in History: October 3, 1863 President Lincoln Proclaims Official Thanksgiving Holiday

On October 3, 1863, expressing gratitude for a pivotal Union Army victory at Gettysburg, President Abraham Lincoln announces that the nation will celebrate an official Thanksgiving holiday on November ...
Northern Public Radio

New book and exhibit highlight artifacts that illustrate Abraham Lincoln's life and legacy

A new book about Abraham Lincoln tells his story through photos of artifacts that help illustrate who he was and the impact ...
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Honest! Abe’s On The Move

A tribute in Mission Hill to President Abraham Lincoln more than a century old is being given new life and a new location by ...
Railway Age

UP Debuts No. 1616 Honoring President Lincoln

Union Pacific (UP) on April 30 unveiled its newest commemorative locomotive. No. 1616 pays tribute to America’s 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, who signed the Pacific Railway Act in 1862, creating UP ...