When President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863, he called it “the central act of my administration, and the great event of the 19th century.” Yet critics ...

Donald Trump is elbowing his way to the table of hate occupied by the likes of Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson and Woodrow ...

Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we celebrate his essential contributions to our country, let's ...

Black History Month reminds us that it's an appropriate time to reflect on our nation's relentless struggles for freedom, especially those courageous people whose heroic efforts advanced the cause of ...

On February 2, 1862, Congress took a significant step toward ending slavery in the United States by abolishing it in the District of Columbia. This decision marked a crucial moment in the fight for ...

Abraham Lincoln is often regarded as one of the greatest U.S. presidents, due to his leadership during the Civil War and his ...

At 1 p.m. Saturday, the bell at the Sterling Methodist Church pealed 13 times, joining ceremonies in communities across America to mark Freedom Day.

Although the Battle of Antietam is a much-studied encounter, Budiansky’s consideration of nine people caught up in the battle and its aftermath is thoughtful and insightful.