As Mr. Wolfowtiz notes, Lincoln’s “vision” and “genius” was that he understood how to heal a country that had been split in half by a horrendous civil war.

Originally issued by Lincoln during the Civil War in 1863, the proclamation declared enslaved people in the Confederate states to be free. This version, signed in 1864, had been expected to sell for ...

There was no hesitation in Ike Borlands steps when he was asked to show off an amazing object at the Wilder Museum of Warren ...

Thousands left their homes in the United States to stand against Spanish General Franco and fascism. This is episode 58 of Stories of Resistance.

The Lincoln Memorial was built to honour Abraham Lincoln. Test your knowledge of the iconic Lincoln Memorial! Explore its ...

The power of the American ideal comes not from Americans being a “particular people” with a common heritage—an ...

Lincoln's "Lost Speech" has been called the most important event in Bloomington history, but the journey to a create a mural ...

The Department of Agriculture has announced that it will host the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall Aug. 3 ...

One of the quirks of the Bluegrass state is that it was the birthplace of the presidents of both the Union and the ...

The Battle of Gettysburg, considered to be one of the most important battles of the American Civil War, came to an end on July 3, 1863. Fought for over three days, the battle marks a turning point in ...

Matt and Tiffany Hauptman will talk about Henry Clay Seymour’s experiences fighting for the Union in the Civil War. Henry is ...

In grade school, I lived in Springfield, Illinois. When family or friends visited, we would invariably take them to see ...