The cover of 'Nance: A Girl of Color and Her Lawyer Abraham Lincoln,' a new book by Kevin Orlin Johnson. It details the case of Nance Legins-Costley, who was freed from indentured servitude by an Illinois Supreme Court case argued by Lincoln.
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East Idaho News on MSNHistorian says Lincoln won Civil War with ‘the idea of Idaho,’ and early governor might have prevented assassinationAbraham 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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Amazon S3 on MSNGreat Americans: Abraham LincolnThe 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,
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.
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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Hosted on MSNIndiana's Oldest Restaurant Once Served Abraham LincolnIf 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.
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Betty Gilpin is currently playing the titular character in the hit musical, which follows Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln's 1865 assassination
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Chowhound on MSNAbraham Lincoln's Favorite Drink Was A Refreshing Yet Surprising ChoiceSome 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?
Facing the crisis of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln drew on religious feeling to help galvanize the North—and to bolster his own resolve.
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.
The first-of-its-kind event at the White House with top crypto executives showcased the president’s embrace of the once-renegade industry.
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East Idaho News on MSNAbraham Lincoln’s influence creating Idaho to be celebrated at Idaho DayPresident 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,
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