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.

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.

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

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

“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 ...

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 council agreed to instruct its attorney to draft a letter to Judge Calvin Hawkins asking him to resign from the county's ...

Syria’s interim leader has called days of violent clashes between pro-government forces and supporters of ousted former President Bashar al-Assad “expected challenges” as a monitor said the ...