Larry Mantle talks with Allen Guelzo, author of the new book, "Lincoln and Douglas: The Debates that Defined America" (Simon & Schuster). This year marks the 150th anniversary of the debates, and this ...

Text of the speeches from "Political debates between Lincoln and Douglas," Columbus, O., 1860, with connecting narrative by the editor, and much illustrative material ...

JONESBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - The Heartland is steeped in history, and one moment that occurred almost exactly 167 years ago serves as a prime example. In 1858, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas engaged ...

In Freeport, Illinois, just beyond the somnolent downtown, a small park near the Pecatonica River is wedged next to the public library. In the mid-19th century, however, land along the shore stretched ...

Introduction: From Lincoln and Douglas to Nixon and Kennedy -- The least man I ever saw -- Take care of your old Whigs -- A David greater than Goliath -- For God's sake, Linder, come up -- In the face ...

Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Abraham Lincoln, right, and Stephen Douglas are depicted debating at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill., in 1858 ...