An 1861 job-reference letter from Abraham Lincoln on behalf of a young Black friend and valet provides a glimpse of an extraordinary relationship the two had despite the demands the new president had ...

In a quiet testament to his friend, Abraham Linc personally handled William Johnson's wages and paid for his coffin.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The short, handwritten note is a typical letter of reference for a man seeking a job. But the author is the president of the United States. It is also 1861, and the job seeker ...

Abraham Lincoln penned the entreaty on behalf of his young friend, William Johnson, because ironically, his dark complexion caused freed Black White House staffers with lighter skin to shun him.

In October 2020, during what was dubbed “Indigenous Peoples Day of Rage,” protesters toppled the Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt statues in Portland’s South Park Blocks. Five years later, the ...

Inside View: Ignore the haters pushing a revisionist history, and recognize the American experiment for the success that it is. As the U.S. nears its 250th birthday, you would think the most basic ...

Abraham Lincoln's 1861 handwritten letter recommending his Black friend William Johnson for a job is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, showcasing his empathy and ...

No more sedans—the new Lincoln lineup is now all SUVs. Lincoln SUV models are mechanically similar to Ford SUVs but are distinguished by premium styling and luxurious interiors. Lincoln's small SUV ...

Do you notice yourself falling into the same patterns, even when you want something different? Unsure how to move forward in your relationship, or struggling with self-doubt that never seems to let up ...