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The House Divided Project at Dickinson College. Director Matthew Pinsker.
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Spoiler alert: he called him "Selfish" and "Obnoxious"
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Why did Lincoln dump his Secretary of War?
The Washington sharks are circling around Pete Hegseth.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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"I happen temporarily to occupy this big White House." Abraham Lincoln, August 22, 1864
What would Lincoln think about Trump's ballroom plans?
President Trump and his architect are at odds about plans for the new White House ballroom.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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A special Black Friday post about Lincoln's surprising shopping habits
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Did Lincoln go shopping?
In honor of “Black Friday,” it’s time to discuss Lincoln’s shopping habits.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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What happened when Lincoln met with a Democratic mayor of New York?
Zohran Mamdani’s recent visit with Donald Trump still has everyone talking.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Some wisdom about forgiveness
What was Lincoln's favorite advice?
In his private letters and public speeches, Lincoln always liked to give advice.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Who refused to go with Lincoln to Gettysburg?
Today marks the 162nd anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Did Lincoln have his own Marjorie Taylor Greene?
“Presidential Apprentice: Season 5” has had its share of dramatic twists and turns and nasty feuds.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Would Lincoln mourn the death of his penny?
This week the US Mint stopped production on the Lincoln penny, marking the end of an era —or at least the beginning of the end, since pennies will still circulate.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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What would Lincoln say about the shutdown?
They didn’t have government shutdowns in Lincoln’s day.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM