WHERE to start a grand tour ahead of USA’s 250th birthday? Well, kicking it off in the shadow of the White House was always going to be hard to Trump. I spent a never-to-be-forgotten seven days ...

Artists and writers from around the world have conveyed black people’s struggles, triumphs and contributions to American ...

Despite Juneteenth’s status as a federal holiday, celebrations across the country are being scaled back or canceled.

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In the heart of Springfield, Illinois, where Lincoln’s legacy looms large and state politics buzz in the background, there’s a Victorian mansion that’s been transformed into something magical – a ...

There are ideas aplenty in Roger Q. Mason and Lovell Holder’s 'Lavender Men,' but much of it gets bogged down in an overly ...

Lincoln surrounded himself with strong, capable people. Lincoln assembled a “team of rivals” in his cabinet, which had former ...

Sen. Mark Warner wants to rein in a 218-year old law granting presidents sweeping power to send troops to suppress protests, ...

More than 100 relics connected to President Abraham Lincoln brought in $7.9 million, auctioneers said. The proceeds will help a presidential foundation repay a loan. By Neil Vigdor The ...

"My name is Ralph C. Lincoln and I am honored to be an 11th generation Lincoln who also shares the same great-grandfather as ...

Officials are asking Nebraskans to donate a popular, discontinued wax to protect the statue of Abraham Lincoln on the west side of the Capitol. The cast-bronze statue of the former president is ...

Explore the history and meaning of Juneteenth through this engaging quiz featuring 30 multiple-choice questions with answers ...