Abraham Lincoln
How Kate Warne, America's First Woman Detective, Foiled a Plot to Assassinate Abraham Lincoln
In February 1861, the Pinkerton agent, posing as the disguised president-elect's sister and caregiver, safely escorted him to Baltimore
A Colorful History of Cats in the White House
Willow Biden isn’t the first feline to grace the presidential residence's halls
This Man Was the Only Eyewitness to the Deaths of Both Lincoln and Garfield
Almon F. Rockwell's newly resurfaced journals, excerpted exclusively here, offer an incisive account of the assassinated presidents' final moments
Meet the Black Men Who Changed Lincoln's Mind About Equal Rights
During the Civil War, these individuals convinced the president, altering the course of U.S. history
This Civil War–Era Eagle Sculpture Was Made Out of Abraham Lincoln's Hair
The unusual artifact also contains tresses from First Lady Mary Lincoln, members of the president's cabinet and senators
Watch a Bolt of Lightning Strike the Washington Monument
The iconic obelisk remains temporarily closed as workers repair an electronic access system damaged by the storm
Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is Now a Federal Holiday
June 19, 1865, marked the end of slavery in Texas and, by extension, the Confederate states
Why Historians Should Reevaluate Mary Todd Lincoln's Oft-Misunderstood Grief
A new exhibition at President Lincoln's Cottage connects the first lady's experiences to those of modern bereaved parents
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The Pitfalls and Promise of America's Founding Myths
Maintaining a shared sense of nationhood has always been a struggle for a country defined not by organic ties, but by a commitment to a set of ideals
Trove of Presidential Memorabilia, From Washington's Hair to JFK's Sweater, Is Up for Sale
RR Auction is offering a collection of nearly 300 artifacts, including a signed photo of Abraham Lincoln and a pen used by FDR
Black Lives Certainly Mattered to Abraham Lincoln
A look at the president's words and actions during his term shows his true sentiments on slavery and racial equality
How Photography Tells the Story of the Civil War's Black Soldiers
A new book by scholar Deborah Willis features more than 70 photos, as well as letters, journal entries and posters
A Scholar Takes a Deep Dive Into a Painted Homage to Abraham Lincoln
U.S. artist George Peter Alexander Healy’s presidential portraiture, conceived years after the sitter passed away
Boston Removes Controversial Statue of Lincoln With Kneeling Freed Man
The sculpture, installed in 1879, is based on one still standing in Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Seeks Volunteers to Transcribe Letters to Theodore Roosevelt
The campaign is part of a broader crowdsourcing effort aimed at making archival materials more accessible to the public
The Ten Best History Books of 2020
Our favorite titles of the year resurrect forgotten histories and help explain how the country got to where it is today
The Debate Over Mail-In Voting Dates Back to the Civil War
In 1864, Democrats and Republicans clashed over legislation allowing soldiers to cast their ballots from the front
The Outsized Role of the President in Race Relations
A new podcast series explores how the presidency has shaped the nation's approach to pursuing racial justice
Read Thousands of Abraham Lincoln's Newly Transcribed Letters Online
The missives, preserved by the Library of Congress, include notes to and from the beloved president
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