In 1863 the Civil War raged on; the Emancipation Proclamation was signed and put into effect and what is known as the ...

The Native American Wampanoag tribe was crucial to the Pilgrims’ survival, teaching them to cultivate crops and providing aid ...

Red versus blue divides Americans today, but in the 1800s, pumpkin pie versus sweet potato pie signaled political and ...

When we think of Old Crow today, most of us call to mind the bottom shelf whiskey. But Old Crow wasn't always like that and ...

The First World War was critical to boosting the influence of that child of progressivism and Wall Street corporatism: the ...

The most tragic rhyme in American history falls in November’s time, one century apart. President Abraham Lincoln gave the ...

The most tragic rhyme in American history falls in November’s time, one century apart. President Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address on Nov. 19, 1863; President John F. Kennedy died in Dallas ...

The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who ...

Thanksgiving brings families together and gives us wonderful memories. Turkey is on the menu in most homes that celebrate the holiday. But actually, the first Thanksgiving held by the Pilgrims ...

A man of profound insight, President Abraham Lincoln saw the impact Thanksgiving would have when he declared it a national ...

While today's Thanksgiving is known for parades, football, and shopping, the original intent was far different.