Lincoln hated slavery but he was not an abolitionist, according to Civil War historian and author James Oakes in his latest book, “The Crooked Path to Abolition: Abraham Lincoln and the ...

Kenneth Griffin, the billionaire art collector and hedge fund founder, purchased the document that abolished slavery, as well ...

Abraham Lincoln issued the "preliminary" Emancipation Proclamation on this day in history, Sept. 22, 1862, announcing the slaves would be freed on Jan. 1, 1863.

How did Abraham Lincoln come to power? This video traces Lincoln's rise within the context of 19th century America, with a ...

BLOOMINGTON - Civil War historian James Oakes says while Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass both wanted an end to slavery, each found himself exploring opposite points of view to help America ...

Lincoln's "Lost Speech" has been called the most important event in Bloomington history, but the journey to a create a mural ...

I’m referring to Abraham Lincoln, ... That All Men Are Created Equal,” a new exhibit at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine in Redlands, explores American slavery and Lincoln’s role in ending it.

The hedge-fund billionaire also paid a record $43.2 million for a copy of the U.S. Constitution four years ago.

Anti-Slavery Principles and President Lincoln. Share full article. May 21, 1864. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from May 21, 1864, Page 4 Buy Reprints.

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin added two of the most iconic artifacts in American history to his growing collection of rare documents — spending a combined $18.1 million for items signed ...

Emancipation Proclamation and Thirteenth Amendment. (Courtesy of Sotheby's via SWNS) By Dean Murray Two era-defining documents that ended slavery and reshaped American history are to be auctioned ...