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Historical Parallels: Lincoln's Election And Today's Political Climate

Learn about the intense opposition faced by Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election and the parallels to today's political climate.

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Trump insists Border Patrol union told him they like him more than Abe Lincoln because he’s ‘tougher on the border’

Former president suggests Civil War should have been ‘settled’ as he compares himself to 16th commander-in-chief

The Independent UK

Land of the Free review – deft investigation of a presidential assassin

John Wilkes Booth’s killing of Abraham Lincoln is skilfully examined in an absorbing play about the cyclical nature of political violence

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The Presidential We

How U.S. presidents habitually use—and abuse—pronouns to deceive.

Reason

Trump assassination attempts fuel MAGA

What Donald Trump is doing is as dangerous as it is unprecedented in American history

Salon

How a newspaper revolution sparked protesters and influencers, disinformation and the Civil War

There’s one question I get every time I give a talk. I’m a curator of political history at the Smithsonian Institution, and when I discuss the deep history of political division in our country, someone in the audience always asserts that we can’t possibly compare past divisions to the present,…

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“Undiscovered History”: 120 Interesting Pictures From The Past

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Trump’s second assassination attempt is shocking, but attempts on presidents’ lives are not rare in US history

Former President Donald Trump survived his second assassination attempt on Sept. 15, 2024, marking the latest chapter in a long history book. Presidential assassination attempts, whether successful or not, are fairly commonplace in American history.

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Photo of Lincoln impersonator watching news of Trump assassination attempt in airport bar goes viral: 'Surreal'

While watching news of Donald Trump's second assassination attempt at an airport, one X user had a "surreal" experience.

Latin Times

Kamala Harris is riding another wave of support following her debate with Donald Trump

Political commentators and flash polls are close to unanimous in declaring Vice President Kamala Harris the victor in her first presidential debate against Donald Trump.

The Conversation

Peter Renaday death: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles voice actor dies aged 89

Renaday also gave voice to Abraham Lincoln in The Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World

The Independent UK

JFK v. Nixon set the stage for Harris

The 1960 presidential debates featured John Kennedy and Richard Nixon in the first national contest to be televised

Salon

"Lover of Men": Proving Lincoln was bi

Director on showing how sexual fluidity was accepted in Lincoln's time: "You know a love letter when you see it"

Salon

45 Fun Ice Breaker Facts People Use For A Lasting Impression

Someone asked “What’s the ‘fun fact’ you use during ice breakers?” and people share their go-to piece of information. The post 45 Fun Ice Breaker Facts People Use For A Lasting Impression first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Surprising Facts About Hollywood's Biggest Stars

Think you know everything about your favorite celebs? You might just be surprised!

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Reveals Trump's Administration Offer Details

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discloses Trump's offer for collaboration, emphasizing unity despite differences. Insights into political dynamics and forming allian...

The Conversation

Why gift cards fall into a gap in the 2-tier banking regulation system − and a brief history of why that gap exists

Protections against banking fraud in the U.S. have never been able to keep pace with criminals.

Sports Illustrated

Release the Full Beau Brieske Little League World Series Interview

Detroit Tigers pitcher has bizarre, edgy answer to ESPN's question.

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40 Curious History Facts And Stories That May Surprise Even The Most Knowledgeable

History is full of interesting stories that often go unnoticed. This Instagram account brings them to light, sharing some of the most fascinating facts and photos from the past. The post 40 Curious History Facts And Stories That May Surprise Even The Most Knowledgeable first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Donald Trump, Honest Abe and Joe Biden

Trump's repeated ludicrous self-comparisons to Abraham Lincoln only remind us of Joe Biden's selfless sacrifice

Salon

Daily Show mocks Trump's racism at NABJ

Ronny Chieng had fun with Trump's clueless and outrageous claims about Kamala Harris in front of Black journalists

The Conversation

Lincoln called for divided Americans to heed their ‘better angels,’ and politicians have invoked him ever since in crises − but for Abe, it was more than words

Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, community leaders, clergy and politicians including President Joe Biden have called on Americans to tone down white-hot political rhetoric. Some have invoked the words of one figure in particular: Abraham Lincoln.

The Conversation

Bob Newhart was more than an actor or comedian – he was a literary master

If you knew Bob Newhart only as an actor – most notably as the star of the legendary “Bob Newhart Show” but also in a minor though memorable role in the movie “Elf” – you may not have thought of him as a literary figure.

Al Jazeera

Biden pulls out of election: How rare is it for US presidents to withdraw?

Joe Biden is the first sitting president since 1968 to drop out of a US presidential race.

The Independent UK

This is how Secret Service protection has changed for presidents over the years

As the world has vastly changed, so has protection for presidents since the days when the public could come to the White House to meet Abraham Lincoln

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