Lincoln was, as usual, astute. The abolitionist movement in the North was led by Christians convinced that God abhorred ...

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Reservations are being taken at 217-235-5661 for the Coles County Historical Society’s July 21 Founder’s Day Dinner, which will feature a presentation on Mary Todd Lincoln.

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President Donald Trump touted malice for Democrats like Sens. Kelly and Gallego and Reps. Stanton & Ansari and all who didn't vote for him.

In 1865, Congress passes the 13th Amendment. The war ends, Lincoln is assassinated and the states ratify the amendment later ...

Three men spent time in jail under suspicion of being involved in the murder of Presdient Lincoln 160 years ago. Two were ...

Citadel founder Ken Griffin paid $18.1 million for copies of the 13th Amendment and the Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln.