Book Thieves Take the Story and Run with It
Book theft: the books may be rare, but the crime is not.
The Emancipation Proclamation: Annotated
Abraham Lincoln proclaimed freedom for enslaved people in America on January 1, 1863. Today, we've annotated the Emancipation Proclamation for readers.
Juneteenth and the Emancipation Proclamation
The emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. took place over a protracted period. The articles in this curated list dig into the complicated history.
The Most Contentious Presidential Transition in American History
Was Abraham Lincoln's the most tumultuous presidential transition in American history?
Recording History: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858 are a touchstone of American history.