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Take a 360 tour of President Lincoln's summer retreat
Like many presidents before him, President Donald Trump spent part of the summer away from the White House, taking a 17-day Òworking vacationÓ at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. President Abraham Lincoln could relate. To get...
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Michael Beschloss (2007 Author Interview)
Book:Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America, 1789-1989
PBS
How Abraham Lincoln Shaped American Politics, Popular Culture (Feb. 20, 2012)
On this Presidents' Day, Hari Sreenivasan and historian Richard Norton Smith discuss President Lincoln's influence on American politics and popular culture as they tour the Ford's Theatre's new Center for Education and Leadership...
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Ronald C. White Jr: Lincoln's Greatest Speech
Book: Lincoln’s Greatest Speech: The Second Inaugural
TED Talks
Doris Kearns Goodwin: Lessons from past presidents
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about what we can learn from American presidents, including Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon Johnson. Then she shares a moving memory of her own father, and of their shared love of baseball.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How one piece of legislation divided a nation - Ben Labaree, Jr.
You may think that things are heated in Washington today, but the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 had members of Congress so angry they pulled out their weapons -- and formed the Republican Party. The issues? Slavery and states' rights,...
Be Smart
There's Science Hidden In Our National Monuments
I took a trip to Washington D.C. to check out some of our nation's most famous monuments. Where do they come from? From the depths of the Earth to the distant reaches of the cosmos, you'll never look at history the same way again
Crash Course
The Civil War Part 2 Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you how the Civil War played a large part in making the United States the country that it is today. He covers some of the key ways in which Abraham Lincoln influenced the outcome of the war, and how the lack...
Crash Course
The Civil War, Part I Crash Course US History
In which John Green ACTUALLY teaches about the Civil War. In part one of our two part look at the US Civil War, John looks into the causes of the war, and the motivations of the individuals who went to war. The overarching causes and the...
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How America Moved On In The Days After The Civil War
President Abraham Lincoln died 150 years ago, just days after Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox, ending the Civil War after four years. To discuss the lasting effects of both events, Jeffrey Brown talks to Martha Hodes, author...
Bedtime History
Gettysburg Address | History Made Easy
New ReviewLearn the story behind the Gettysburg Address, one of the most famous speeches in American history. After a major Civil War battle, President Abraham Lincoln spoke just 271 words—but those words still inspire people today. He reminded...
The Daily Conversation
The History of the Republican Party (1854-2016)
New ReviewThe story of the GOP, from Abraham Lincoln to Donald Trump.
Curated Video
How to Pull Off the Lincoln Coin Trick
Howcast - Learn how to pull off the Lincoln coin trick with this Howcast video.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Scott Ellsworth - Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination
Scott Ellsworth is a writer and historian based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he also teaches at the University of Michigan. His new book, Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the...
The Daily Conversation
Chicago: An Aerial Tour of America’s Best Park System
Chicago is known for its beautiful public spaces, like Millennium Park with its famous Bean sculpture and its 30-mile lakefront that’s almost entirely parkland. The city has created green areas through smart planning and bold actions,...
Curated Video
Gettysburg Address for Kids
In this video, you’ll learn about the Gettysburg Address—one of the most famous speeches in American history. President Abraham Lincoln gave this speech in 1863 during the Civil War. He spoke at a place called Gettysburg, where a big and...
Curated Video
Abraham Lincoln's Childhood & Rise to the Presidency for Kids
Discover how Abraham Lincoln rose from humble beginnings to become the 16th President of the United States. This video explores Lincoln’s early life, his work as a lawyer in Illinois, and his growing passion for politics. Learn about his...
Great Big Story
How Lincoln's beard inspired the creation of ‘The Game of Life’
Explore the unexpected link between Abraham Lincoln's beard change and Milton Bradley's shift from lithographs to creating the iconic board game, "The Game of Life."
Wonderscape
Abraham Lincoln's Final Years and Lasting Legacy
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, led the nation through its most divided era, the Civil War, and took a firm stand against slavery. His issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation and leadership in preserving the Union solidified his...
Wonderscape
Abraham Lincoln: From Humble Beginnings to National Leader
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was born in a log cabin in Kentucky and largely self-educated. His early experiences witnessing the horrors of slavery profoundly shaped his views, leading to a political career...
Wonderscape
The Evolution of President's Day
Presidents' Day originated as a celebration of George Washington’s birthday, officially becoming a federal holiday in 1885. Over time, the holiday evolved to recognize Abraham Lincoln and other U.S. presidents, with the 1971 Uniform...
Makematic
The Gettysburg Address
President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address redefined the Civil War, emphasizing democracy and equality, and remains a cornerstone of American ideals.
Makematic
13th Amendment
The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States in 1865. But it was just the beginning of a long fight for equality and civil rights.