The Civil War was far from over on Nov. 19, 1863, when the dedication ceremonies were held for the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg. Politicians and dignitaries had gathered in the small ...

This narrative explores the Battle of Gettysburg as one of history’s defining turning points, tracing the conflict from the strategic movements that preceded it to the brutal, chaotic fighting across ...

On Nov. 19, 1863, then-President Abraham Lincoln delivered a powerful 272-word speech, later known as the Gettysburg Address, ...

Perhaps your history teachers failed to alert you to these Civil War facts: Jefferson Davis nearly got mugged by an angry female mob; Abraham Lincoln loved the Confederate anthem "Dixie," and Paul ...

Effective leadership grounded in unity and integrity is essential for bridging divides, fostering a sense of shared purpose, ...

When civics was taught in our public education system, students memorized and later recited passages of many of our nations’ seminal documents — the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and ...

Tom Emery As in most wars, the men of the Civil War found it excruciatingly difficult to be away from loved ones at holiday time. Thanksgiving was no exception. The holiday itself has its roots in the ...

I was raised during a time where patriotism and love of country was paramount among most of the American population.