President Lincoln, regarded by historians as one of the best presidents in history, was born on this day in 1809. He is ...

The then President-Elect addressed 1,000 people as his train stopped while heading to Washington, D.C., for his inauguration.

Justin Webb explores the enduring myth of Abraham Lincoln, the president who helped to shape the American Dream. Featuring interviews with Steven Spielberg and Daniel Day-Lewis. Show more Abraham ...

Former BBC North America editor Justin Webb explores the mystique surrounding Abraham Lincoln, the 16th US president, who helped shape the American Dream and who continues to influence his country ...