A lock of Abraham Lincoln’s hair that was taken from him during his postmortem examination more than 155 years ago has sold at auction for $81,250.

It’s no understatement to say Abraham Lincoln has loomed large in the mythology of the United States ever since he was president. For as long as I can remember he has represented truth, honesty ...

The New York Post — previously The Evening Post — front page from April 15, 1865. One hundred fifty years ago today, President Abraham Lincoln was enjoying a play at Ford’s Theatre in ...