OVERVIEW: Abraham Lincoln’s presidency was defined by the Civil War. Before he even took office—and largely because of his election—southern states were seceding from the Union, and he would ...

Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we celebrate his essential contributions to our country, let's ...

Considered one of the nation's greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln remains a ... South Carolina, and the Civil War began. Lincoln acted swiftly, wielding more authority than any president before ...

Because, you know, in history, they say the president that was treated the worst was Abraham Lincoln. But he had the Civil War, you know. So he had a little Civil War going, Abraham Lincoln.

Major Acts In practical terms, the achievements of Abraham Lincoln are mammoth, yet simple to describe ... Legacy Lincoln’s legacy is based on his momentous achievements: he successfully waged a ...

When Abraham Lincoln was preparing his speech for his second inaugural in 1865, historians think he cut the sentences and ...

Abraham Lincoln’s assassination ... at least between different people’s ideas of liberty. Lincoln and the Civil War are still a touchstone for many. A couple of miles north of New Freedom ...

This episode originally aired on May 2, 2024. What lessons can the five months leading up to the Civil War teach us about the political landscape of today? A new book delves into that short span of ...

The story of President Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train will be the topic for the Vernon County Historical Society’s first ...

Abraham Lincoln richly ... I discovered how Lincoln became our first great champion of infrastructure — surprisingly during the height of the Civil War. Lincoln had an early head start on ...