A smile swept over Susan Dittman's face as she peered into the auditorium at Lincoln Southeast High School on Sunday afternoon. "I didn't expect it to be so full," she said. Seven years ago, Dittman ...

Abraham Lincoln was born on this day in 1809 in Kentucky. He would go on to rank among the best presidents in U.S. history, and he still makes news headlines when referenced by today's politicians.

On Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, it’s worth reflecting that, as great as Ronald Reagan was, he followed in the footsteps of the greatest Republican communicator. That title belongs to the party’s first ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WASHINGTON — In celebration of the birth of ...

JACKSON, Mo. -- The telltale response by answering machines at some government offices was the first clue many got that Tuesday marked any observance but Mardi Gras. It was also Abraham Lincoln's ...

Happy birthday, Abraham Lincoln! But you’ll get the gift if you bring a $5 bill to Randolph’s Restaurant and Bar, 1776 Grant Street, today and ask for the Lincoln’s Birthday Special: You can trade in ...

The city is expanding its annual Abraham Lincoln Birthday Celebration to four days in 2009 to mark President Lincoln’s 200th birthday. Highlights include a concert by the Jay Ungar and Molly Mason ...

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — All across Illinois, state historic sites are celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to join them for free ...

WASHINGTON — In celebration of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, the Republican National Committee sent out a tweet Sunday with a quote. The only problem is Lincoln might have never said the phrase. Quote ...