He had experience in Congress as both a representative and senator, and had been secretary of war under President Franklin ...

By Febrary 1, 1861, six more states -- Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas -- had split from the Union. The seceded states created the Confederate States of America and ...

We must become critical consumers of history again. Our present-day society demands it. We as black historians and consumers have a new black power. We finally have a platform to give our studied ...

"Dixie," known as the Confederate anthem, was played at former U.S. President Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden ...

A production flaw led to the conclusion that the 1861 gold dollar from Dahlonega should warrant a "Details" grade, thanks to ...

In 1860, Republican Abraham Lincoln was elected 16th president of the United States. In 1861, Jefferson Davis was elected ...

This week's top stories show readers' continued interest in the Mint's 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair silver medal, upcoming ...

Abraham Lincoln of Illinois was elected President of the United States of America on November 6, 1860, for a four-year term. One year later, on November 6, 1861, Jefferson Davis of Mississippi was ...