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Abraham Lincoln’s Cooper Union Speech

Abraham Lincoln’s Cooper Union Speech

One of Abraham Lincoln's most important speeches was the one he gave at the Cooper Union in New York City on February 27th, 1860. The resounding success of this speech forged Lincoln into a nationally known and popular political figure, paving the way for his attempt...

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Sullivan Ballou’s Last Letter

Sullivan Ballou’s Last Letter

On this Valentine's Day, we remember the eloquent words of Major Sullivan Ballou whose last letter was written to his wife leading up to the battle at First Bull Run and found on his dead body after the battle.  Sullivan Ballou was a prosperous attorney at the...

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Thanksgiving in 1865

Thanksgiving in 1865

The following woodcut by Winslow Homer depicts the inaugural celebration of Thanksgiving as an official national holiday in the aftermath of the Civil War. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving as a nationally recognized holiday, marking this...

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Laura Keene

Laura Keene

Laura Keene, a renowned British-American stage actress, is celebrated for her pivotal role as the first influential female theater manager, instrumental in establishing New York City as the premier theatrical hub in the United States. Her legacy is forever intertwined...

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