The ‘state secrets privilege’ sounds mysterious. Here’s what it is and how it works
The Trump administration is invoking a powerful tool in seeking to cut off a judge’s inquiry into whether it defied his order ...
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Book Review: 'Lincoln’s Peace' offers lessons for these times from the Civil War
Lincoln’s Peace" by Michael Vorenberg examines post-Civil War challenges, questioning if a stronger Union presence could have ...
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The Antisemitism Of William T. Sherman – And His Great Admiration For A Jewish Actress
It is fascinating to note that, notwithstanding his antisemitism, Sherman was a great admirer of Rose Eytinge (1835-1911), a Jewish-American actress and author who rose to become one of the most popul ...
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Most Historically Accurate Civil War Movies, Ranked
The Civil War was an extremely divisive time in American history that split the North and South into the Union and the ...
Morning Report — Washington grapples with fallout from war plans leak
White House concedes intel leaks  House GOP eyes hearings, bills about judges Enemies Act against migrants may turn on ...
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History Happenings: Iowa’s Linn County name originates with Missouri senator
OK, so now we had a name, but we also had a question: Why would an area in Iowa be named for a Missouri senator? One reason ...
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After public pressure, Illinois commits $8M to repair deteriorating site where Lincoln launched political career
PETERSBURG — Nearly a century after the Civil Conservation Corps reconstructed the once-thriving village of New Salem where Abraham Lincoln spent his 20s working odd jobs, studying law and winning his ...
‘Angel of the battlefield’: Fort Wayne Civil War nurse honored at Lindenwood Cemetery
C.A.R., Daughters of the American Revolution, or D.A.R., Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter, and Sons of the American Revolution ...
FACT CHECK: Did Trump Replace A Portrait Of Abe Lincoln With A Jewish Leader?
A post shared on X claims President Donald Trump replaced a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln with a portrait of a Jewish ...
Efforts underway to restore crumbling site where Abraham Lincoln began his political rise
An infusion of funding and newly introduced legislation has raised hopes that Lincoln’s New Salem Historic site can be ...
The story behind the Abraham Lincoln statue at the West Virginia State Capitol
Those walking by the south-facing entrance of the West Virginia State Capitol may notice a bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln in a mournful stance that is always lit up at night. What those may not ...
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Fact Check: Donald Trump Has Not Replaced Lincoln Portrait In Oval Office, Viral Image Is Edited
Social media users have circulated an image from the Oval Office, claiming that U.S. President Donald Trump has replaced Abraham Lincoln's portrait with that of Jewish leader Rabbi Menachem Mendel ...