BENJAMIN THOMAS, the author of the best single-volume biography of Lincoln, reminds us that following the election of President Zachary Taylor in 1848, ...

Throughout our nation’s history, there have been many incredible moments, ones which we still discuss with reverence today.

Today, our Nation marks the 162nd anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, the brief yet immortal speech through which President Abraham Lincoln transformed ...

On Nov. 19, 2005, Prince Albert II formally became ruler of Monaco, assuming the throne of his late father, Prince Rainier.

There will be no more new US pennies, but 300 million are still in circulation -- and the final five are special.

After more than a century in circulation, the U.S. penny may be nearing the end of its run. First minted in 1793, the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The short, handwritten note is a typical letter of reference for a man seeking a job. But the author is the president of the United States. It is also 1861, and the job seeker ...

When exploring past life astrology and numerology, your birth date plays a significant role. It can reveal your karmic contract or soul mission, highlighting the spiritual lessons you're aiming to ...

It was 1859. The analogies to the current state of American politics are not precise and even paradoxical. To begin with, John Brown, though crazy and bloodthirsty, was on the right side of history.

This 64-pound solid silver statue was stolen from the Houmas House Estate in Darrow, Louisiana, had been cut up to be sold to pawn shops, officials say. Houmas House Estate & Gardens Facebook ...

In our era, they might seem like performative gestures for the president. A quiet visit with the wife of a wounded soldier. A conversation with a battlefield nurse or a kitchen worker. A hand extended ...