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It is said that opposites attract. This is the case with the volatile relationship between Abraham and Mary Lincoln. Together, the Lincolns formed a fascinating pair.

The Heartland - Illinois' Salute to Agriculture is the theme of the State Fair in Springfield, August 8 - 17, 2008. See the best of America's Heartland.

Springfield IL offers many glimpses into the life of our sixteenth president. What a great way to celebrate his birthday by visiting a few.

Abraham Lincoln spent 24 years in Springfield, Illinois. Visitors can trace his life here at key historic sites in 2009, the 200th anniversary of his birth.

The life of Abraham Lincoln is virtually unparalleled. The following is an overview of the life of one of history's most famous figures.

The History Channel commemorates the Abraham Lincoln bicentennial with Give a Lincoln for Lincoln with National Park Service and National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Vachel Lindsay was born November 10, 1879, in Springfield, Illinois.

President Abraham Lincoln's remains have been moved seventeen times and his casket has been opened five times. There was also a plot to steal his corpse.

There are witnesses to Lincoln's ghost in the White House and other places. It is said that in April his funeral train has been witnessed on its way to Illinois.

There are witnesses to Lincoln's ghost in the White House and other places. It is said that in April his funeral train has been witnessed on its way to Illinois.

One of the most persistent legends surrounding the death of President Abraham Lincoln is the annual appearance of Lincoln's "Ghost Train."

Mary Todd has been characterized as the bane of Abraham Lincoln's life. She was a spendthrift, and a had temper. But their marriage endured through Lincoln's life.

Kids use cardboard and construction paper to construct a log cabin. This is a fun project.

After his one term in Congress ended in 1848, Abraham Lincoln became bored with politics. Several years later, controversial legislation would reignite his passion.

Following a breakup with fiancee Mary Todd, a depressed Abraham Lincoln traveled to his native Kentucky. This would prove to be a pivotal time for the future president.

The Civil War (1861-65) is the most tumultuous period in U.S. history. The nation was divided into two sides, and each side had its own president and First Lady.

Barack Obama quotes as well as quick facts about America's new president.

Interest in the war includes memorabilia collecting, social media technology and new tourist sites.

Barack Obama is famous for his speeches which have have electrified audiences everywhere, helping him win the 2008 election. Here are extracts from his campaign speeches.

Beauty salon school, hair stylist school, barber beauty school--whatever you call these training facilities, they are an excellent place to get an inexpensive haircut.

While Abraham Lincoln's death showed the divisions in the U.S., his burial showed the division among his own supporters.

Lineage societies such as the DUVCW preserve history and honor those who fought for their country.

It may seem hard to believe that women were playing baseball almost as early as men, but they were. It was a crude form of the game, but it would lead to better things.

Seven families began their journey on Route 66, competing in two competitions along the way; The first family is eliminated

The Obama Administration has a clear goal to transform the USAs energy use and infrastructure. However, there are at least two views to how this goal should be achieved.

Two new collections in Springfield, Illinois and Mount Vernon, Virginia include interactivity to help make history come alive.

The entry piece to a book-length narrative poem holds even more importance than it would in a general collection. Mary Jo Bang and Ruth Whitman share a technique.

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in the the same Holy Bible used by Abraham LIncoln at his swearing in nearly 150 years ago in Washington D.C.

On February 3, 1959, singers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "Big Bopper" Richardson, along with their pilot, were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.

When Abe Lincoln was a young man, he fell in love with a woman named Ann Rutledge and planned to marry her. This, however, was not to be.

The "race card" is an ambiguous term that has many different implications. Knowing exactly what it means who the controversy behind it helps put the term in context.

Lincoln's sex life has been a matter of controversy in recent years. Was he a homosexual? Most mainstream scholars maintain he was not. Others are not so sure.

Surratt was executed for her alleged part in a conspiracy to assassinate The Great Emancipator. Some believe her spirit is earthbound because she was innocent.

Whether going off the Obama White House script , swearing at a senator, or confusing names of Supreme Court justices, Joe Biden has a lengthy list of political gaffes.

John Wayne Gacy was a master of hiding his true self behind the make-up of "Pogo the Clown" but eventually his murderous deeds were discovered.

Kate Warne was a pioneer in woman's history. Not only was she the first woman "private eye," but guarded President-elect Abraham Lincoln on his way to Washington

The hit show on Travel Channel puts host Adam Richman up against some of the most interesting food challenges on the country. He recently spoke with the tv critics.

Abraham Lincoln's wife, Mary, is often maligned by historians and the general public. The truth of the matter is that she was a complicated, misunderstood woman.

Ribfest is one of the leading festivals in the Midwest. Naperville's 4th of July weekend features music, fireworks and ribs from around America.

Some people seem to be bitten more than others. Theories vary from age or sex of person to eye color, skin shade, body chemistry, or activity. Most bites are seasonal.

The wives of the 12th, 16th and 17th presidents became wrapped in events that took America through a brutal Civil War and then an uneasy peace to preserve the Union.