Jacksonville celebrates 125th anniversary of 'Black National Anthem' and native sons
On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music ...
Beyond the First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln; a look at all the women in late Abraham Lincoln's life
Abraham Lincoln, celebrated on his 216th birthday, left a significant impact as the 16th President of the US. Not only known ...
'She thought of herself as the Queen of America': Why Mary Todd Lincoln became the US's most vilified First Lady
Abraham Lincoln's wife was long attacked for everything from her spending to her lack of emotional restraint. But with two ...
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Abraham Lincoln had a male ‘roommate’ who he shared a bed with for years
It’s a question that has plagued historians and journalists for decades. Now, the perpetual debate has reared its head once ...
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A famous Lincoln speech might bear his fingerprints
When Abraham Lincoln was preparing his speech for his second inaugural ... was given the original versions of the speech by the children of Lincoln’s secretary, John Hay, in 1916.
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Illinois historic sites ring in Lincoln’s birthday with impersonators, treats and more
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — All across Illinois, state historic sites are celebrating Abraham Lincoln ... final resting place for Lincoln, his wife and three of their children. The tomb is located ...
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Lincoln’s birthday, Valentine’s Day, Giving Hearts Day
Thursday and Friday mark three days of memories, love, respect and sharing. Our 16th president was born on Feb. 12, Giving ...
This Fort Worth native joined about 90 African Americans who fought in Spain’s civil war
Approximately 90 African Americans have been identified as serving in the Abraham Lincoln Battalion. Unlike the American ...
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9 Signs Abraham Lincoln Was Maybe Gay
In the new documentary Lover of Men: The Untold Story of Abraham ... and have children. Speed wrote a letter to Lincoln in February 1842 explaining that he had consummated his marriage to Fanny ...
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Abraham Lincoln’s law practice included divorce cases
In a legal career that spanned nearly a quarter century, Abraham Lincoln accepted all ... was living in Menard County, with his wife Rebecca and several children. They eventually moved to ...
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Guest columnist William Lambers: On Lincoln’s birthday, support ‘charity for all’ and lifesaving USAID
Farmers in Lincoln, Nebraska started a food train to honor Abe’s birthday (Feb. 12) and collect donations to feed the ...