Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln's order, which declared slaves freed in Confederate-controlled states, has been only temporarily displayed as part of the Archives’ annual Juneteenth celebration.
The "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" star recalled his childhood terrors in an emotional speech.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Hillary Clinton made the case that "half" of Donald Trump supporters belong in a "basket of deplorables," wrote Chris Weigant in an article posted in the Huffington Post. But is that the case?
Two of the most rare and iconic documents of American history will soon be auctioned.
The media frenzy surrounding Donald Trump has inverted the nature of our problem. That a demagogue will come along to foment dissent is no surprise; that his despicable views find such gleeful resonance with so many of our voters is the frightening story, not Trump.
Apparently, he shouldn't have issued the Emancipation Proclamation.