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Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

How the U.S. Paid for the Civil War

Lincoln's wartime governance had dire, and longstanding, economic consequences.

Jeffrey Rogers Hummel | 9.17.2022 6:00 AM

Originalism

Lincoln, Douglas, and the Law

Round II on the moral case for positive law.

Stephen E. Sachs |The Volokh Conspiracy | 12.9.2021 9:16 PM

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Slavery

Capitalism vs. Slavery…and The New York Times' 1619 Project

Economic historian Phillip W. Magness on classical liberalism and abolition, Abraham Lincoln's contested legacy, and why history matters in contemporary politics.

Nick Gillespie and John Osterhoudt | 4.16.2020 1:30 PM

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1619 Project

What The New York Times' 1619 Project Gets Wrong About Capitalism: Phillip Magness

In a new collection, the economic historian documents how classical liberals pushed for abolition and equality in 19th-century America.

Nick Gillespie | 4.15.2020 4:17 PM

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History

Not Even Lincoln Is Spared the Wrath of the Statue Topplers

Who would have guessed the author of the Gettysburg Address was a white supremacist?

Lindsay Marchello | 10.16.2017 5:00 PM

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Abraham Lincoln

Abe Lincoln's Visit to Richmond, Va. Caused Controversy, Back in 2002

Monuments do not merely signify the existence of historical facts; they pass judgment upon them.

A. Barton Hinkle | 9.4.2017 12:00 PM

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Music

Songs of the Presidents

A playlist for Presidents' Day

Jesse Walker | 2.20.2017 9:40 AM

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Culture

The Last Witness to Lincoln's Assassination Goes On a Game Show

It has been 150 years since John Wilkes Booth killed Abraham Lincoln. This man was there.

Jesse Walker | 4.14.2015 10:53 AM

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Culture

Venerating Lincoln

A history of Abraham Lincoln's critics would be improved if the author weren't so smitten with Lincoln himself.

Jeffrey Rogers Hummel | 1.25.2015 12:00 PM

Politics

Judge Napolitano on Lincoln, Wilson, and Roosevelt; Amity Shlaes on Coolidge and FDR

Matt Welch | 2.17.2014 12:19 PM

Politics

Tonight on The Independents: A Very Special Presidents' Day Episode

It's a Fox Business presidentapalooza.

Jesse Walker | 2.14.2014 7:45 PM

Culture

Pennsylvania Paper Apologizes For Trashing the Gettysburg Address

Writer from The Patriot-News commented on Lincoln's "silly remarks" 150 years ago

Reason Staff | 11.15.2013 10:50 AM

Culture

Photo of Lincoln at Gettysburg Uncovered

Second photo ever found

Reason Staff | 9.24.2013 5:10 PM

Culture

Lincoln Memorial Vandalized With Paint

Green paint splashed on the floor and base of the statue

Reason Staff | 7.26.2013 8:12 AM

Culture

"Lincoln" Tops with 12 Oscar Nominations

"Life of Pi" with 11

Reason Staff | 1.10.2013 10:36 AM

Culture

Appearance on 1956 Game Show of Witness to Abraham Lincoln Assassination Now on YouTube

"Human wormhole"

Reason Staff | 10.19.2012 11:32 AM

Politics

Vampires and Cannibals in American History

Jesse Walker | 6.22.2012 11:36 AM

Politics

Obama Even Disappoints Frederick Douglass: Ranks Preserving Union above Ending Slavery

Tim Cavanaugh | 7.17.2011 9:34 PM

Politics

Bush Speechwriter Condemns "Hairy-Chested Libertarians" for Hatin' on T.R.

Matt Welch | 2.26.2010 4:27 PM

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