KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - November 6, 1860. Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States. His election was among the reasons that led to the secession of the southern states and ...

Abraham Lincoln's presidency during America's Civil War highlights success beyond personal gain. His life, from poverty to ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The short, handwritten note is a typical letter of reference for a man seeking a job. But the author is the president of the United States. The Associated Press ...

Abraham Lincoln, America's 16th President, guided the nation through its most challenging period, the Civil War. He championed unity and believed slavery was wrong. Lincoln issued the Emancipation ...

Later Douglass would develop a relationship with the fourteenth president of the United States Abraham Lincoln. Because of his relationship and reputation as a key figure, advocate and agitator for ...

President Abraham Lincoln issued his famous “Proclamation of Thanksgiving” on Oct. 3, 1863, with the Civil War still raging. As is our annual tradition, we reproduce the text below in commemoration of ...

The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the ...

If you enjoy history and would like to read about an individual theme or story. Contact Bob about sponsoring one at [email protected]. Eight! Often used as a testament to his persistence and ...

The first President of the United States, George Washington, designated this date as a “Day of National Thanksgiving”. The next president to issue a Thanksgiving proclamation was the 16th President of ...

Abraham Lincoln was elected the country’s 16th President of the United States in a four-way competition. Lincoln received less than 40% of the popular vote, but still took a commanding lead in the ...