Several months ago, I read yet another book about President Abraham Lincoln and was reminded of the epic Lincoln/Douglas debates. Without question, those seven events were designed to generate ...

After more than a century in circulation, the U.S. penny may be nearing the end of its run. First minted in 1793, the one-cent coin has featured President Abraham Lincoln’s image since 1909, marking ...

By Ross Hetrick December 4, 1865 was a pivotal day in American history when Thaddeus Stevens, with the help of Edward ...

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