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Chemist Solves Lincoln Funeral Train Mystery
An Arizona chemist has solved a historical mystery by determining the color of the railroad car that transported Abraham Lincoln’s body almost 150 years ago.
Seven Score and 10 Years Ago: The Gettysburg Address
As the speech’s 150th anniversary approaches, here’s a look at eight surprising facts about the Gettysburg Address.
This Year in History: 2012
As 2011 comes to an end, explore some of the year’s stories, as covered by History in the Headlines.
10 Things You May Not Know About Abraham Lincoln
As Steven Spielberg’s biopic of Abraham Lincoln hits the big screen, explore 10 things you may not know about the 16th U.S. president.
10 Winning Presidential Campaign Slogans
As Americans vote for their next president, explore 10 memorable campaign slogans that have propelled candidates to the White House.
5 Things You May Not Know About Lincoln, Slavery and Emancipation
One hundred fifty years after Abraham Lincoln issued his preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, explore five facts about the 16th U.S. president and his policies on slavery.
7 Ways the Battle of Antietam Changed America
America’s bloodiest day, 150 years ago, changed the course of the Civil War—and the country itself—forever.
Emancipation Proclamation Copy Signed by Lincoln for Sale
Bidders can take home a rare piece of history on Tuesday when a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln goes up for auction.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Penny
As Canada eliminates its pennies from circulation, explore surprising facts about the one-cent coin.
Mary Todd Lincoln Portrait Revealed as Hoax
Just in time for the 203rd anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on February 12, news broke of a hoax involving a well-known portrait of his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln.
Who Was Mary Surratt?
Who was Mary Surratt, an alleged collaborator in the plot to kill Abraham Lincoln and the inspiration behind the new movie “The Conspirator”?
Lincoln Documents Accompanied Donner Party on Its Grim Journey
Researchers have uncovered an unlikely connection between a young Abraham Lincoln and the ill-fated Donner Party.
