Did Abraham Lincoln Say ‘America Will Never Be Destroyed From the Outside’?
Widely shared memes contained a quotation that is commonly attributed to the Great Emancipator.
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Donald Trump Explains Why Lincoln Succeeded
This was indeed Donald Trump's answer to an interview question, for whatever that's worth.
Is Abraham Lincoln in the Wrestling Hall of Fame?
A popular meme contained a mixture of myth, rumor, and facts (as well as a ridiculous digitally edited image) about the legendary United States president.
Did Abraham Lincoln Order the Execution of 38 Dakota Fighters?
After a violent Native American uprising in 1862, President Lincoln signed off on 39 executions but also prevented the deaths of 264 other Dakota combatants.
Lincoln and Kennedy Coincidences
Numerous 'coincidences' between the Lincoln and Kennedy assassinations are not really so amazing.
Lincoln and Lee’s Views on Slavery
A meme widely circulated in the wake of a controversy over Confederate memorials does not accurately reflect Abraham Lincoln's and Robert E. Lee's views on slavery and the Civil War.
Was a Bust of Abraham Lincoln Vandalized in Chicago in Protest of Confederate Statues?
A bust of Abraham Lincoln was vandalized in Chicago, but it's unclear who did it and when it happened.
Did Abraham Lincoln Express Opposition to Racial Equality?
An authentic quote from Lincoln has attracted renewed attention, along with some commentary that oversimplifies his views on race.
What Is Presidents Day?
What are we celebrating on the holiday known as 'Presidents Day'? Is it really a holiday at all?
GOP Marks Lincoln’s Birthday by Misattributing Inspirational Quote
The quotation in question has been traced back to a 1947 newspaper advertisement for a self-help book, not the 16th President.
Donald Trump: ‘Abraham Lincoln Was a Dishonest Traitor’
An audio clip of Donald Trump calling Abraham Lincoln a dishonest traitor is a fabricated compilation of sound snippets from a campaign speech.
Abraham Lincoln Didn’t Quit
Abraham Lincoln wasn't a quitter, but he also didn't quite experience a steady stream of failure and defeat before becoming President of the United States.
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Was the Amazon Rainforest on Fire in August 2019?
As of this writing, portions of the Amazon rainforest reportedly were still burning.
Did This Picture Show U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar in ‘Jihad Academy’?
A photograph of an unidentified woman was miscaptioned for political purposes.
Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook or Instagram from Making Your Posts Public?
"WARNING: Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from tomorrow!"
Can a Fetus Send Its Own Stem Cells to Repair Its Mother’s Damaged Organs?
Genetically distinct fetal cells can remain in a mother’s body for decades after birth and can even incorporate themselves into her organs.
Did a New Jersey Brother and Sister Win the Right to Marry Each Other?
A routine review of content labeled satire.