When Abraham Lincoln was preparing his speech for his second inaugural in 1865, historians think he cut the sentences and paragraphs from a printed draft and pasted them onto the copy he planned to read from.

Donald Trump's oath-taking ceremony to be presided over by the Chief Justice of the United States will commence in a few hours from now at the US Capitol. Meanwhile, all eyes are on the two Bibles Don

According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington began the tradition of taking the oath with a hand on the Bible. Presidents can choose another book, for example, John Quincy Adams swore the Oath of Office with his hand on a law book.

A sailor is accused of knowingly distributing Percocet pills tainted with fentanyl to fellow sailors, according to a federal complaint.

Harry Jaffa suggested that Americans should adopt a “civil religion,” with Lincoln as a quasi-divine figure. This, of course, makes the state into a

Images from the swearing-in show President Trump did not put his hand on a Bible as he was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. His right hand was raised while his left arm hung down at his side.

After keeping pace most of the game Abraham Lincoln found themselves down seven at two different points of the final quarter to Sioux City East. However, a big run within

During his 2017 inauguration, Trump placed his hand on a family Bible stacked atop Lincoln's while taking the oath. While reciting the presidential oath of office is mandated by the Constitution, using a Bible isn't. Trump is certainly not the first president to not use a Bible during the swearing-in ceremony.

Visitors participated in a number of activities, such as a scavenger hunt, and a special viewing of Dr. King's famous "I have a dream" speech.

As millions watched President Donald Trump’s inauguration at the White House on Monday, Jan. 20, many noticed that he did not place his left hand on a Bible while being sworn in. Now people are questioning that gesture,

Martin Luther King Day was a busy day at Lewis Central as multiple area schools hit the mats at the Lewis Central Girls Invite on Monday.

Come for the fun, come for the food, come to support Abraham Lincoln Elementary School. The school’s annual carnival will take place Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school, located at 1111 S. Grove Ave. in Oak Park. It is the 75th such carnival in 84 years. (There was a nine-year gap.)