Gettysburg Address

Are the truths in the Declaration of Independence really self-evident?

A behind-the-scenes look at Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

In 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln delivered one of the most famous speeches in U.S. history.

The President's spiritual journey transformed him and the nation.

The inspiration for the 1964 “Extremism in the defense of liberty” speech he wrote for Barry Goldwater.

The way we commemorate those who have made the ultimate sacrifice dates to the Civil War.

In a recent speech, Trump looks to America's past for answers. However, the history he recounts is glaringly limited.

Through the tragedies and uncertainties of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln may have found a deepened connection to his religious faith.

Athenian democracy in the political imagination.

On-time elections are a key part of ensuring the promise of American democracy.

There were 22 Abrahams at the event, which began in 1990.

The problem of how to reconcile irreconcilable values is what led to the Civil War. It hasn’t gone away.

While a far cry from full emancipation, it was an important step towards the abolition of slavery.

As the 150th of the Battle of Gettysburg approaches, it's time to question the popular account of a war that tore apart the nation.