More than a decade before he became the country’s first president, George Washington was leading a critical campaign in the early days of the American Revolution.
See how cities nationwide are celebrating the holiday during America’s 250th anniversary year with special events, historical ...
The meaning of Presidents Day has changed dramatically, from being mostly unremarkable and filled with work for Washington in ...
The question is not simply how we teach young people about civics but the role we all play in supporting civic learning.
A new book examines the 16th president's life through the battle royale of Illinois partisan politics. It's ugly — and ...
The 37-star American flag – believed to be the only surviving casket flag from Lincoln’s funeral train — will be permanently ...
When I was growing up, we celebrated Washington’s Birthday, not Presidents Day. It was observed on Feb. 22, the day George ...
This little-known 1860 photograph offers a revelatory, full-length view of Lincoln from before he was elected president.
Racine’s ties to Abraham Lincoln include Mary Todd Lincoln’s 1867 visit and two historic statues honoring the Lincoln family’s lasting legacy.
As the nation takes note of the Feb. 12 birthday of President Abraham Lincoln, it is an appropriate moment to reflect on one of our most impactful and revered leaders.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) It's Abraham Lincoln’s 217's birthday! Organizations across the land of Lincoln are taking time to remember the former president's lasting legacy on the U.S. and Springfield.
He survived the Holocaust and Communist rule in Hungary, arrived penniless in New York and made himself into a pre-eminent ...
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