Lincoln News

The outpouring of world-wide respect for Nelson Mandela, the former leader of South Africa who passed away this week, is unprecedented in the world we live in today.

Her ruby red gown chiffon gown's display, from Jan. 14, 2014 - Jan. 19, 2015, is one of many special exhibitions and programs throughout the year, celebrating the National Museum of American History 's opening on Jan. 23, 1964.

The gnashing of teeth and pulling of hair now evident amongst the talkers and the chattering class about the newest budget deal is more proof that our constitution still works, even if imperfectly.

Local author John Cameron's first novel, The Second Lives of Honest Men, features Abraham Lincoln pulled into a dystopian future.

After more than a year on the market, the downtown condo previously inhabited by a Hollywood heavyweight has a new owner.

Even the world's oldest and smallest republic shares in Abraham Lincoln's legacy.

Good morning and greetings, celebration fans. Well, it's December and according to my Kim Kardashian desktop calendar, another birthday has come and gone.

The time: a rainy weekday afternoon. Setting: the book-lined, wainscoted drawing room of an upscale downtown hotel.

Looking for a fun gift for an 8-year-old that might fuel his interest in American history ... Any ideas? I think I'm specifically searching for things that lean more toward the non-fiction end of the spectrum, but are presented in a way that is immediately engaging for a youngin'.

Many people might not be aware that St. Cloud has a statue of Abraham Lincoln, not to mention know where it's located.

The U.S. Embassy in London has debuted a new portrait of President Obama that will now hang in one of the big halls in that facility.

Computer software uses opinions expressed online to rank how popular people will be in 200 years time - and Cameron didn't fare well Computer software Who is Bigger has ranked Jesus as the most famous person in history, with Prime Minister David Cameron coming an embarrassing 1,483rd.

Republicanism is not equivalent with the GOP political party. Genuine conservatism has had fleeting representation within that party.

London, December 16: Jesus Christ has topped the list of 2,000 most influential people ever, followed by French leader Napoleon.

Comparing Sardar Patel with Abraham Lincoln, scientist Anju Preet from the event's organiser, "Hum Vatan, Bringing Indians Closer", said that both the leaders were instrumental in uniting their country.

Dear S.B.: Don't drink the water. That's the short answer. The park is in an area formerly known as the Yellow Water Weapons Annex across Normandy Boulevard from Cecil Commerce Center.

TIM ISBELLJohn Buford's defense on the hills west of Gettysburg bought time for the Union infantry to arrive.

Pity the poor penny. Once, it had swagger. With a pedigree dating back to 1787, it was feted as the first currency authorized by the United States.

The David Davis Mansion State Historic Site and Bloomington's only "castle" are offering a special holiday tour on Dec. 19. This tour was added after tickets for a three-home tour this weekend completely sold out.

Iowans remembered the forgiving spirit and the revolutionary stand for peace of former South African leader Nelson Mandela during a candlelight vigil Friday night in Des Moines.