In August, history professor Michael Birkner gave a short speech in Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg, near where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous address in November 1863. The event was ...
A memorial for victims of the July 4 floods is seen near the Guadalupe River at Guadalupe Park, Friday, July 25, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer Having heartbroken ...
Did you know Abraham Lincoln popularized “Michigander” as an insult? Discover the surprising political jab behind Michigan’s nickname and how it evolved into a badge of pride. In Michigan, we love our ...
In April of 1865, citizens of Bloomington gathered on the lawn of the courthouse to grieve the death of Abraham Lincoln. On Saturday (July 1), a new generation gathered in Lincoln's honor, this time ...
Judge David Davis was instrumental in Abraham Lincoln’s presidential nomination. David Davis, the Supreme Court justice, U.S. senator, and campaign manager for Abraham Lincoln, was not a very good ...
More than 100 relics connected to President Abraham Lincoln brought in $7.9 million, auctioneers said. The proceeds will help a presidential foundation repay a loan. By Neil Vigdor A pair of leather ...
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A page from a childhood workbook. Remnants from the campaign trail. The small cuff button he wore on the night he died. These yellowing relics offer a glimpse into the legendary life of President ...