Abraham Lincoln

• How this U.S. election compares to other tumultuous votes

  And yet for all the current chaos, the United States has experienced moments like this before, says history professor Ronald Pruessen.

  Commentary

  Oct 24, 2020
  
• Hollywood still fascinated by Abraham Lincoln 150 years after his death

  In the 150 years since his death, Abraham Lincoln has been portrayed on screen more than any other American president.

  Entertainment

  Apr 14, 2015
  
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• Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth’s Canadian connection

  A little-known connection between Canada and Abraham Lincoln's assassin will quietly mark an anniversary this week.

  Oct 13, 2014
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• Abraham Lincoln’s handwriting verified on library book justifying racism

  For years, librarians at a small U.S. library gossiped that a tattered book lying on one of its shelves justifying racism may have been in the hands of none other than Abraham Lincoln.

  Aug 5, 2014
• Watch Obama’s full speech from the Nelson Mandela memorial

  Watch the full speech as President Barack Obama praises Nelson Mandela as the last great liberator of the 20th century.

  World

  Dec 10, 2013