As expected, your Missouri History Museum’s exquisite exhibit Lee and Grant is sparking the kind of discussion about the iconic generals, the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln and slavery ...

Abraham Lincoln always thought slavery was unjust — but struggled with what to do once slavery ended. Historian Eric Foner traces how Lincoln's thoughts about slavery — and freed slaves — ...

Remembering Abraham Lincoln and his opposition to slavery. We all remember from grade school that our greatest president Abraham Lincoln was born on Feb.12, 1809, ten score and six years ago.

The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln 150 years ago this week, has often been criticized by blacks, by radicals and also by mainstream historians who doubt its ...

Abraham Lincoln had made his name in politics by speaking against slavery; ... Lincoln wrote, “I am naturally anti-slavery. If slavery is not wrong, nothing is wrong.

Professor Allen Guelzo talked about Abraham Lincoln, his views on slavery, and the Dred Scott Supreme Court decision. Professor Guelzo described Lincoln's upbringing and the career path that led ...

How Abraham Lincoln really viewed slavery A new history explores the complex relationship between the president and the institution he abolished. By Scott McLemee. Published January 1, ...

H.W. Brands discussed Abraham Lincoln as part of a virtual symposium on his life and times that was hosted by Ford’s Theatre and the Abraham Lincoln Institute.

Using your chosen quote as a frame, write a 1-2 page essay supporting a position on how Abraham Lincoln’s views on slavery should be remembered today. • In your essay, ...

Foner traces the evolution of Lincoln’s thoughts on slavery in The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery. He explains how Lincoln’s changing thoughts about slavery ...