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 ...

BENJAMIN THOMAS, the author of the best single-volume biography of Lincoln, reminds us that following the election of President Zachary Taylor in 1848, ...

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 ...

Unlike some of Abe’s other favorite foods—like the vanilla almond cake he once declared "the best in Kentucky," or the hearty corn dodgers he loved so much he’d "fill his pants pockets" for a midday ...

Contrasting the tipples of the time, Abraham Lincoln's favorite drink was simple and totally on brand, and you can still sip ...

Though Lincoln himself was not Jewish, his words of support drawn from the faith of history’s first Jew continue to serve as ...

Courthouses throughout the United States often have statues within their halls, usually a depiction of Lady Justice with scales in hand. Downtown Los Angeles’ civic hall is certainly no different, ...

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 ...

You’ve certainly heard of the Lincoln Bedroom in the White House. But were you aware that there is also a Lincoln Bathroom? No? Well, it’s probably for the best, because it was a total dump! Until ...

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will host a Halloween event Oct. 25. Abe's Haunted Hollow will feature free games, music and costumes for all ages, according to a community ...