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Ever wondered about the origins of the Abraham Lincoln sculpture seated on a bench in downtown Bloomington? Here's a look ...
A controversial flag which some say cost them their jobs is ready to go on display at a Springfield museum. Here's what you ...
George Lincoln Jeffries, born in Norwich in 1847, became a renowned Birmingham gunmaker and played a key role in the early development of airguns. He produced numerous award-winning sporting rifles ...
George Henry Story, 22 Jan 1835 - 24 Nov 1923 Sitter Abraham Lincoln, 12 Feb 1809 - 15 Apr 1865 Credit Line Owner: Lafayette College Date 1921 Object number K27 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions ...
Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we approach Juneteenth, let’s also acknowledge some ugly truths that reflect the times in which our our 16th president lived. Juneteenth ...
Lincoln City's new home kit honours a Victorian mathematician whose work is in every computer and smartphone. George Boole, who was born in the city in 1815, invented Boolean logic - a system that ...
Mary Todd Lincoln is killing it on Broadway. But if you think the women who devote much of their lives to portraying the former first lady are doing a victory lap, you don’t know these Marys ...
Dan Keeler, shown in the 1994 Sherman Oaks Notre Dame yearbook, will be the commander of the naval aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (Sherman Oaks Notre Dame Yearbook.) By Eric Sondheimer.
A new bust of a young, clean-shaven Abraham Lincoln was unveiled at the East Peoria City Council meeting. Local artist Morgan Elser created the bust, depicting Lincoln before he grew his iconic beard.
“Don’t deny us what we were promised by Abraham Lincoln,” said Susan Hippen, a retired Navy Master Chief who represents the Veterans of Military Families Caucus.
WGLT talks to Raymond McKoski, the author of a new biography of David Davis, whose mansion and historic site in Bloomington attracts thousands of visitors visit each year. "David Davis: Abraham ...