'Fear No Pharaoh': US Jews and slavery – from implicated to appalled
In his book Fear No Pharaoh, Richard Kreitner examines the reactions of six Jewish Americans to slavery and the Civil War.
Family Lore: Review of ‘Boutwell: Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy’ by Jeffrey Boutwell
As the purpose and meaning of the 14th Amendment are once again debated, it’s well worth learning more about one of its primary authors: George S. Boutwell.
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Is Tom Hanks Related to Abraham Lincoln? The Surprising Answer Set the Internet Abuzz
Tom Hanks is famous in his own right, but is he related to one of the most famous U.S. presidents, Abraham Lincoln? Here's ...
New book reinforces Lincoln was an abolitionist long before his presidency
The cover of 'Nance: A Girl of Color and Her Lawyer Abraham Lincoln,' a new book by Kevin Orlin Johnson. It details the case ...
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Historian says Lincoln won Civil War with the ‘idea of Idaho,’ and early governor might have prevented assassination
Abraham Lincoln said goodbye to his friend for the last time as they left the meeting that afternoon. It was Friday, April 14 ...
When U.S. presidents dabbled in science…
Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln are two of the greatest presidents that the U.S. has seen. You probably know that ...
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The Importance of Constitutional Government
Most modern Americans cannot conceive of states seceding from the US, but in 1860, the majority of the people believed ...
‘Righteous Strife’ Review: Calling Heaven to the Union’s Cause
Facing the crisis of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln drew on religious feeling to help galvanize the North—and to bolster his ...
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Why Did Britain Abolish Slavery in 1833? (Pt 1)
Documentary series exploring the abolition of Slavery in the British Dominions in 1833. In Episode 1 of this two-part documentary series, Luke Tomes explores the rebirth of an abolition movement ...
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Why Did Britain Abolish Slavery in 1833? (Pt 2)
Why Did Britain Abolish Slavery in 1833? (Pt 2)' Documentary series exploring the abolition of Slavery in the British Dominions in 1833. In Episode 2 of this documentary series, Luke Tomes ...
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When Was Slavery Abolished in the United States?
Prior to the 13th Amendment, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation ... with the ratification of the 13th Amendment, that slavery was formally abolished in the United States.