Hannibal Hamlin
Hannibal Hamlin (1809–1891), a prominent American politician and the 15th Vice President of the United States, played a significant role in shaping the nation’s political landscape during a transformative period....
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The Reelection of Abraham Lincoln in 1864
The reelection of Abraham Lincoln in 1864 stands as one of the most critical moments in American history. It took place during a turbulent time in the country’s existence, as the Civil...
Slavery in America: Timeline
Slavery in America is a dark and complex chapter of history that began with the arrival of African slaves in the early 17th century and continued until the Emancipation Proclamation...
Gordon, aka ‘Whipped Peter’: His Life and Daring Escape to Freedom
In 1863, one man’s daring escape from a nightmarish situation on a Louisiana plantation brought him together with the Union Army that was in a fierce and bloody war against...
Slavery in America: 9 Myths Debunked
America’s darkest times in history – the centuries of slavery – are so contentious that they often get muddled in a sea of myths. For example, just 8% of high...
The Extraordinary Life and Presidency of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln’s status as one of the greatest American heroes is certainly deserved. A Kentucky-born, Lincoln was raised in a family that did everything it could to eke out a...
9 Great Achievements of Abraham Lincoln
For close to one and half centuries now, Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) has continuously appeared in surveys and in books as one of the three...
