This film narrates the life of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, from his humble beginnings in a poor Pioneer family in Kentucky to his rise as a prominent lawyer and ...

Nov. 6 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1860, Republican Abraham Lincoln was elected 16th president of the United States. In 1861, Jefferson Davis was elected president of the Confederate States of ...

At President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington, DC, visitors can see where Lincoln grappled with grief and a divided nation.

As America inaugurates a new president in 2025, America stands at a crossroads, burdened by political polarization, economic uncertainty and deep societal divides. Yet history offers a useful morale ...

The intersection of Lake Street and Wacker Drive is well known for several reasons. For the confluence of the Chicago River branches. For the hazards of the tricky pedestrian crossings. For the cold ...

Abraham Lincoln spent his birthday in Cincinnati on Feb. 12, 1861, on his way from Springfield, Illinois, to the nation’s capital for his inauguration. The president-elect didn’t know what kind of ...

The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the ...

Mounted cavalry troops lined the streets from the president-elect’s hotel to the Capitol, and sharpshooters stood on rooftops along the route. Despite some early raw and windy weather, and the ongoing ...

A new angle on Lincoln and his legacy, exploring the rich and suggestive dialogue between art, image, and politics at the time of the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln was one of the most photographed ...