As the purpose and meaning of the 14th Amendment are once again debated, it’s well worth learning more about one of its primary authors: George S. Boutwell.

His illustrious political career also brought him to D.C. where he was a trusted aide of President Abraham Lincoln, and architect of the 14th and 15th amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Donald Trump is the third U.S. president to pardon a large group of insurrectionists. His clemency toward those convicted of crimes related to the Ja ...

The Alabama city that achieved infamy because of state troopers’ violence towards peaceful protesters in 1965 is struggling to find ways to reverse its steep decline ...

One of the most prominent faces in US politics, RFK Jr. is related to several famous members of the Kennedy family tree.

The film recounts the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his assassination at Ford's Theater on April 14, 1865, ...

The cover of 'Nance: A Girl of Color and Her Lawyer Abraham Lincoln,' a new book by Kevin Orlin Johnson. It details the case ...

“This is the legacy of Lincoln High School. It’s a living memorial,” said alumni Barbara Watson-Andrews. A ceremony will be held at the memorial wall on Saturday, March 15th, at 11 a.m. at the ...

Abraham Lincoln said goodbye to his friend for the last time as they left the meeting that afternoon. It was Friday, April 14 ...

Donald Trump is the third U.S. president to pardon a large group of insurrectionists. His clemency toward those convicted of ...

Day 80th anniversary this page focused briefly on Lisburn-born sculptor David Williams-Ellis’s commemorative memorial at ...

The U.S. Secret Service shot an armed Indiana man near the White House early Sunday morning, officials said. The name of the ...