The Emancipation Proclamation is arguably one of the most important documents in the history of the United States. Abraham Lincoln himself stated that he considered it to be his greatest legacy. “I never in my life, felt more certain that I was doing right than I do in signing this paper,” he said. “If my name ever ... Read More»

Many Americans who made outsized contributions to society died over the past 12 months. They include actress Angela Lansbury, jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders, physician/humanitarian Paul Farmer, rock ’n’ roll icon Jerry Lee Lewis and neurobiologist Ursula Bellugi. Read More»