Often considered our greatest president, Abraham Lincoln (Daniel Day-Lewis in the movie) is definitely written about the most. More than 16,000 books have been published since Lincoln's 1865 ...

David Von Drehle's 'Rise to Greatness' follows Lincoln in 1862 The 16th president, played by Daniel Day-Lewis in Spielberg's new film, is written about most Walter Stahr gives attention to Lincoln ...

This November, William H. Seward will come to life. The renowned Auburn resident and secretary of state to Abraham Lincoln plays a key role in Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln," which depicts the 16th ...

William Henry Seward loved his Cuban cigars. So when David Strathairn, the actor who would portray him in Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" visited the Seward House in Auburn last year, Billye Chabot ...

Steve Haycox: Alaskans have reason to remember William Seward as more than Lincoln's political fixer. Sections Alaska News Politics Opinions Sports Talk to us Opens in new window ...

Movie Talk with Owen and Lisa: Spielberg's 'Lincoln' -- VIDEO ...

David Strathairn has been cast in Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln. Strathairn will play William Seward, who served as Lincoln’s Secretary of State from 1861 to 1869.

One of Auburn's most famous native sons will likely be featured in a major motion picture. Local leaders are trying to make sure the community benefits from the connection.

Seward’s biggest role was in Washington as President Lincoln’s secretary of William Seward is known to most people as the architect of “Seward’s folly,” the acquisition of Alaska from ...

Walter Stahr talked about his book, [Seward: Lincoln's Indispensable Man], about Abraham Lincoln's former presidential rival, William Henry Seward, who eventually became Lincoln's Secretary of ...