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Historian says Lincoln won Civil War with ‘the idea of Idaho,’ and early governor might have prevented assassination
Abraham Lincoln said goodbye to his friend for the last time as they left the meeting that afternoon. It was Friday, April 14, 1865. America’s 16th president was 42 days into his second term and would be killed later that night while attending a play with his wife at Ford’s Theatre.
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Great Americans: Abraham Lincoln
The film recounts the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his assassination at Ford's Theater on April 14, 1865, shortly after the Civil War ended. It details his humble beginnings in Kentucky,
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Lincoln's presidency began with worry reaching all the way to Rochester
Mounted cavalry troops lined the streets from the president-elect’s hotel to the Capitol, and sharpshooters stood on rooftops along the route. Despite some early raw and windy weather, and the ongoing threat of violence, there was no talk of moving the presidential inauguration indoors.
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Pottsville soldier carried Abraham Lincoln from Ford’s Theatre after he was shot on April 14, 1865
On April 15, 1861, after Fort Sumter fell to Confederate Army forces, Pres. Abraham Lincoln issued his call to arms for 75,000 volunteers to serve for three months. Five volunteer companies from
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Indiana's Oldest Restaurant Once Served Abraham Lincoln
If you're looking to enjoy a slice of pie at a slice of history, look no further than this down-home restaurant in Indiana that once served President Lincoln.
Daughters of the Union seek to preserve marker as mystery surrounds another
San Pedro Park marker honors first president of Union women’s group; readers asked to help track down a plaque dedicated to President Abraham Lincoln.
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Abraham Lincoln's Favorite Drink Was A Refreshing Yet Surprising Choice
Some U.S. presidents are well-known for their love of drinking alcohol. But was Abraham Lincoln one of them, or was his favorite drink surprisingly different?
‘Righteous Strife’ Review: Calling Heaven to the Union’s Cause
Facing the crisis of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln drew on religious feeling to help galvanize the North—and to bolster his own resolve.
At Crypto Summit, Trump Says U.S. Will Be ‘the Bitcoin Superpower’
The first-of-its-kind event at the White House with top crypto executives showcased the president’s embrace of the once-renegade industry.
This Fresno veteran has honored Abraham Lincoln’s legacy for over 26 years
Wayne L. Scott has been portraying President Abraham Lincoln for 26 years, sharing Lincoln's legacy with people across the country, and recently had the privilege of delivering the Gettysburg Address at the Lincoln Memorial.
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Abraham Lincoln’s influence creating Idaho to be celebrated at Idaho Day
President Abraham Lincoln’s influential legacy in the creation of Idaho will be celebrated on March 5 at the Museum of Idaho. The free event starts at 7 p.m. and commemorates the day Lincoln signed the Idaho Territorial Act,