The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has acquired a 1861 letter from Abraham Lincoln, offering insight into race, class and presidential power in the early days of his presidency.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — 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. It is also 1861, and the job seeker ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — 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. Advertisement Article continues ...

The history of America includes courageous and visionary leaders who fought for freedom, equality and justice. These reformers dedicated their lives to creating a more just and equitable society in ...

Inside View: Ignore the haters pushing a revisionist history, and recognize the American experiment for the success that it is. As the U.S. nears its 250th birthday, you would think the most basic ...

Abe and George might have their faces on Mt. Rushmore, but they didn’t “put out eight wars,” says Trump. Breaking News Reporter President Donald Trump couldn’t help but favorably compare himself to ...

We know a lot about Abraham Lincoln: he was born to illiterate parents in a Kentucky log cabin, he executed the Emancipation Declaration in 1863, and, in presidential terms, he was enormously tall. We ...

United States Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) operates in The Philippine Sea during Exercise Noble Fusion, February 2022. Film Credits: U.S. Navy Video by Mass Communication ...

History class can teach you a lot about what Abraham Lincoln, one of the most notable presidents in American history, said and how he governed. And, of course, how he died. You have to dig pretty deep ...