President Lincoln, regarded by historians as one of the best presidents in history, was born on this day in 1809. He is frequently invoked by Trump.

That All Men Are Created Equal” features bills of sale, reward posters and more to explain slavery’s role in the Civil War, ...

Lincoln was a crony capitalist on economic policy, advocating protectionist tariffs, corporate welfare for railroad ...

The then President-Elect addressed 1,000 people as his train stopped while heading to Washington, D.C., for his inauguration.

Monday is Presidents’ Day. And while there doesn’t seem to be much agreement as to whether it is meant to celebrate the lives ...

What do we think of when we think about our presidents? The courage of George Washington crossing the Delaware? The resolute ...

U.S. states seem to mark Presidents Day with as many different names and honors as there have been presidents.

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump at the Liberty Inaugural Ball. Ivanka wore a custom Givenchy Haute Couture, a re-creation of Audrey Hepburn's iconic gown. Donald Trump Jr. walks onstage with his ...

NEW YORK — Monday, Jan. 20, commemorates the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, the holiday coincides with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, though the majority ...

President Donald Trump signs an executive order as he attends an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event at Capital One Arena, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci ...