Democracy was facing its toughest test 159 years ago and Abraham Lincoln's fine speech at Gettysburg was a turning point that ...

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 Pilgrims and the Wampanoags did indeed share a harvest celebration together at Plymouth in fall 1621, but that moment got ...

Thanksgiving is one of the most cherished holidays in America, as it is firmly rooted in family, community, and above all, ...

Unexpected challenges, fear of the unknown future, absence of role models, a gradual drift away from what we believe, ...

Long after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock in 1621 and celebrated a successful harvest with a three-day gathering that ...

For Lincoln, Thanksgiving was a day to not only reflect on our blessings but repent for our shortcomings and find ways to ...

We are thankful for our patrimony. Western civilization came down to us from its beginnings in ancient Greece and Rome, ...

As Thanksgiving approaches on this election year, many of us can’t help but think of politics. We may feel grateful for the election outcome. Or it may seem that there is nothing this year to feel ...

TODAY (Nov. 28) is Thanksgiving Day in the US, and while it has always been one of my favorite holidays, I am not inclined to ...

Illinois is home to 7 enchanting nature walks surrounded by the most vibrant and colorful flowers you’ll ever see. Each trail ...