Abraham Lincoln — or at least the locomotive celebrating his memory — returned to Lincoln’s hometown of Springfield, Ill., ...

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One child is heard gasping and exclaiming, "Did Abraham Lincoln die?" as the rest of the class erupts into tears. Cal, ...

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In honor of its 163rd birthday, Union Pacific Railroad is unveiling a new commemorative locomotive in the hometown of its ...

Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner has a collection of autographs that includes the signature of every American president.

Two Chinese nationals were arrested by the FBI on charges of spying on the U.S. Navy for China’s government.

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Smallpox was eradicated in 1977. This amazing, global public health achievement isn’t just a page in a history book or an ...

Father's Day, celebrated on the third Sunday of June, honors fathers and their influence. Originating in 1909 with Sonora ...

Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others ...

The National Museum of Health and Medicine is located on the Fort Detrick-Forest Glen Annex in Silver Spring, easily accessible for Maryland residents and visitors to the DC metro area. Admission is ...