The 1860 presidential election in the United States is one of the most historic events in American history, marking the start of the country’s passage into civil war, a time of incredible division, ...

Preface -- Republican storm rising? -- Democrats' trials and tribulations -- Democrats' nominations : Act I -- The third way -- Republicans choose an "available" man -- Democrats' nominations : Act II ...

This restored and colorized collection provides a unique glimpse into everyday life during the American Civil War in the 1860s. The photos show soldiers in camp, families waiting at home, and towns ...

During the Civil War, she served as a spy, scout, nurse and cook in the US Army. In a mission with Col. James Montgomery, she helped the army rescue more than 700 enslaved people during the Combahee ...

PLATTSBURGH — “The Lemmon Case: 1852-1860, A Prelude to the Civil War” is on a 90-week tour to 45 courthouses across New York State. This panel exhibit of the landmark Court of Appeals case features a ...

In the 1840s, Parker was denied admission to the New York State bar, despite meeting all the requirements and training to ...

South Carolina gala marks 150 years after secession, sparks debate on slavery. Dec. 20, 2010— -- It's been 150 years since South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union ahead of ...

This restored and colorized collection offers a sober and unfiltered glimpse into life during the American Civil War in the ...