Lincolns

At Lincoln’s Illinois home, guides reveal the man behind the icon

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(Editor’s note: This story is part of the Monitor’s summerlong series following old U.S. Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, California.) Park Ranger Joseph Tonjes is standing on the steps of Abraham Lincoln’s home, giving instructions to a group of about 20 visitors: Don’t touch the furniture. Stay inside the stanchions and ropes. “But as … Read more

The evolution of Lincoln’s immigration ideals: A historian assesses his legacy

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Abraham Lincoln faced a nation divided, and not just by the Civil War.  A national battle over immigration had already raged for decades as millions of Europeans arrived. The Republican president might be best known for his emancipation mission, but he also saw immigration as key to keeping the country afloat with so many men … Read more