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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.

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.