Abraham Lincoln was born on this day in 1809 in Kentucky. He would go on to rank among the best presidents in U.S. history, and he still makes news headlines when referenced by today's politicians.

In his 1863 Gettysburg Address, he argued that the war must lead to “a new birth of freedom” or it would have been fought in vain. Major Acts In practical terms, the achievements of Abraham Lincoln ...

Public DomainA late 19th-century illustration of Abraham Lincoln wrestling hometown bully Jack Armstrong. He has been mythologized as one of the greatest Americans to ever be elected president, but ...

Presidents Day, a federal holiday honoring U.S. presidents, is Feb. 17. What to know about the day, and presidents Washington ...

Here's everything to know about the Feb. 17 holiday, including what Presidents Day celebrates and which stores are open or ...

On April 15, 1861, after Fort Sumter fell to Confederate Army forces, Pres. Abraham Lincoln issued his call to arms for ...

Here's what to know. Presidents Day honors the birthdays of President George Washington, born Feb. 22, and President Abraham Lincoln, born Feb. 12, according to the National Archives. The U.S ...

22) and Abraham Lincoln (born on Feb. 12). Most schools, banks and government offices will be closed for the holiday, and mail will not be delivered. However, most retailers, like grocery stores ...

But last week, the only other NYC-born president, Donald Trump ... of “Brought Forth on this Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration.” ...