Abraham Lincoln scholars Michael Burlingame, Noah Feldman, and Diana Schaub talked about the 16th president's speeches and what they revealed about his views on the Constitution.

Explain that, during this lesson, we are going to explore some of Lincoln’s speeches and writings. 3. ... If the speech is too long, ask them to edit it in order for it to be 272 words or less.

When Abraham Lincoln was preparing his speech for his second inaugural in 1865, historians think he cut the sentences and ...

In today’s divided times, we would do well to take to heart Lincoln’s words, phrases and, especially, his ideas. Showing malice toward none and charity for all is as valuable today as ever.

When Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office for his second term as president, the United States was divided as never before or since. The Civil War had killed over 600,000 Americans, North and South.

In “Abraham Lincoln’s Unchurched Faith” (Houses of Worship, Feb. 9), Allen Guelzo draws conclusions about Lincoln’s church attitudes without noting the president’s experience at the New ...

And a year after this pretended speech, from which the Albany Atlas and the New-York Tribune profess to quote, -- in a speech made at Columbus, Ohio, in September, 1859, Mr. LINCOLN referred to a ...

By Lincoln's calculations, 23 of the 39 signers of the Constitution had a voting record on the issue of slavery. Of the 23, 21—an overwhelming majority— voted to prohibit or limit the ...

Lincoln’s second inaugural 160 years ago left us a historic speech and, perhaps, his fingerprints.