Abraham Lincoln

PEOPLE

Abraham Lincoln is often considered to be the greatest American president, but he was also responsible for the largest mass execution in American history.

INSTANT

“Mr. Lincoln was not only a great President, but a great man—too great to be small in anything. In his company I was never in any way reminded of my humble origin, or of my unpopular color.”—Frederick DouglassHonest...

EDITORIAL

Few know that long before Abraham Lincoln became president, he was a nearly unstoppable wrestler, using sheer brute force to win hundreds of matches.

HISTORY

From personal tragedy to horrific health issues, Marry Todd Lincoln’s painful life was as dramatic as her husband’s in every way.

PEOPLE

Napoleon Bonaparte. Abraham Lincoln. Winston Churchill. Each of these historical figures changed the world—and they all hid a dark secret.

PEOPLE

We so often hear stories of the great men and women whose lives have been cut short by assassins--but what about the dark figures that did the deed?



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