Lincoln considered the 1864 elections to ... Congressional passage of the Thirteenth Amendment in January 1865 was nonetheless a stirring, profound moment in American history, but it was not ...

Throughout our nation’s history, there have been many incredible moments, ones which we still discuss with reverence today.

He was a research assistant to David Herbert Donald for his prize-winning biography, Lincoln, and he is a contributor to ... and the debate that ensued over an emancipation amendment." Journal of ...

Most Americans are familiar with the first Thanksgiving, a communal feast in 1621 between the Wampanoag and English colonists that symbolizes fraternity and community through food. However, the modern ...

"It was a masterclass watching President Lincoln get the Congress to approve the 13th Amendment. It was principled and it was strategic." She continued: "I was making the point that it is hard ...

Lincoln Avenue is named for President Abraham Lincoln. Many streets in 3rd ward are named after famous people connected with the Civil War. People, places, and things in Lincoln’s life include: 1809 – ...