Abraham Lincoln

Once John E. Washington started to dig, he found an incredible wealth of untapped knowledge about the 16th president.

An early use of the spoonerism "bass-ackwards" turns up in an 1840s letter by a young Abraham Lincoln.

A selection of primary sources compiled by the American Historical Association.

Other presidents used their anger for a purpose — Trump just rages blindly.

Civil War historian David Blight reflects on America’s Disunion – then and now.

Adams, whose 250th birthday is today, did not end slavery but his battle against the House "Gag Rule" helped pave the way.

Some issues aren’t amenable to deal making; some principles don’t lend themselves to compromise.

The president deserves the Jackson legacy, but not for the reasons he'd like.

Historians agree on the top three. Below that, there are fascinating trends in opinion.

When President Trump contemplates violating court orders, he joins a longer list of presidents.

Was Abraham Lincoln's the most tumultuous presidential transition in American history?

It's been a remarkable transformation over 162 years.

The movement finally gets the big, bold history it deserves.

What she doesn't get about race and the Civil War.

Recovering black radicalism.

The undefeatable South.

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.

The transatlantic convergence of two revolutionaries.

The Atlantic’s editor endorsed Abraham Lincoln for presidency in the 1860 election, correctly predicting it would prove to be “a turning-point in our history.”

“Only two states wanted a civil war—Massachusetts and South Carolina.”