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Abraham Lincoln's Casket Flag Finds A New Home At A Historic NYC Steakhouse - The Takeout

Keens Steakhouse permanently displays Abraham Lincoln's casket flag, purchased at auction, alongside extensive Americana and controversial relics including a bloodstained Ford's Theatre playbill.

History

fromThe Atlantic

4 months ago

Lincoln's Revolution

Lincoln appealed to shared Revolutionary memory—the "better angels" and "mystic chords"—to restore national unity amid deepening sectional division.

US politics

fromAbove the Law

9 months ago

The Worst 100 Days Of A Presidency - Above the Law

Abraham Lincoln had the worst first 100 days of any president due to the Civil War, with Donald Trump ranking second for international security damage.

US politics

fromThe New Yorker

9 months ago

Was the Civil War Inevitable?

Lincoln's advocacy for the Union evolved after earlier attempts to peacefully end slavery.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

10 months ago

Today in History: April 15, the Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage, resulting in over 1,500 fatalities and only 710 survivors. This tragedy dramatically highlighted the need for maritime safety improvements.

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