The festive period embodies a time for togetherness and absolution, where we graciously welcome loved ones, no matter the distance they have traveled or any past grievances we might harbor. What truly matters is our shared kinship. In the December 31, 1864, issue of...
The History of Thanksgiving in the United States In the early days of the United States, Thanksgiving was declared by Presidents George Washington, John Adams, and James Madison, but it was primarily observed on a state or territory level in the following years....
On November 18, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln journeyed to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, for the dedication of the newly established National Cemetery, dedicated to the Union soldiers who had bravely fought and perished during the battle in July. The president’s...
On April 4, 1865, two days after Confederate forces evacuated Richmond, Lincoln and his son Tad visited the still smoldering ruins of the South’s former Capital. As they stepped ashore, they were instantly recognized by the former slaves, who greeted them...
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most famous and revered figures in American history. As the 16th President of the United States, he led the country through one of its most tumultuous periods, the Civil War, and played a pivotal role in the abolition of slavery. However,...
