President Abraham Lincoln led the country through the Civil War and played a major role in the abolition of slavery after ...

Abraham Lincoln's 1861 handwritten letter recommending his Black friend William Johnson for a job is now on display at the ...

An 1861 job-reference letter from Abraham Lincoln on behalf of a young Black friend and valet provides a glimpse of an ...

Christina Shutt, Executive Director, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, joins John Williams to ...

Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States. His election was among the reasons that led to the ...

Today in History for Nov. 6: ...

Today is Thursday, Nov. 6, the 310th day of 2025 with 55 to follow. The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Neptune, ...

Netflix’s Death by Lightning retells James Garfield’s assassination. See the eight U.S. presidents who never finished their ...

Discover the significant world events, notable birthdays, and notable deaths that occurred on November 6. Check what happened ...

Netflix’s Death by Lightning retells the story of James A. Garfield, the 20th U.S. President whose 1881 assassination changed ...

America is readying to celebrate its 250th birthday and there’s no better time to get to know the history of the state of Nevada. Nevada officially became a part of the United States on Oct. 31, 1864 ...

On Oct. 31, 1864, as the Civil War neared its climax and Abraham Lincoln sought reelection, the U.S. Congress welcomed Nevada as the 36th state, a political and strategic move forged in the heat of ...