Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County, Ky., on Feb. 12, 1809. His family moved to Indiana in 1816, and Lincoln lived there the rest of his youth. His mother died from a milk sickness when he was 9 ...

There's little doubt that Abraham Lincoln was one of the most influential and important leaders ever elected to the White House. Yet his rise from obscurity to president wasn't all on the up and up.

WASHINGTON -- For just about everybody in the U.S., it's a three-day weekend as America celebrates its 139th Presidents Day. But how much do we really know about the men who've held America's top job?

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park: The National Park Service presents videos honoring Lincoln on Feb. 12 on Facebook. The park in Hodgenville, Kentucky, preserves two farms: Sinking ...

In these difficult times, it is useful to remember the words of Abraham Lincoln, one of the most insightful and courageous individuals ever to serve as president of the United States. His second ...

“Lincoln does not really see black people as an intrinsic part of American society,” said Foner, who outlined Lincoln’s evolving views on slavery in his book “ The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and ...