Plans for the bridge and overtures to the railroad company started in the 1850s but were put on hold until after the Civil War. Leavenworth and Kansas City were both advocating fo ...

During the Franco-Prussian War and the ensuing civil war, many artists fled to other French cities or London. However, ...

1 of 7 | A bust of Civil War Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman can be seen between the vaults at Grant's Tomb in New York City.

The vice presidency seems like a springboard to the presidency, but the majority who ascended owe their promotion to the Grim ...

From its beginning in December 1861, the Medal of Honor stands as the pinnacle of ... Both were awarded posthumously for ...

Lincoln's main goal during his presidency, which began just before the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, was to preserve the ...

Made up of soldiers from Wayne and Ontario counties, the 111th served with distinction in the Civil War, including the ...

In the last months of his life, serious doubts were raised about the alleged soldier's age and the claim that he fought in ...

Michelle Brooks spoke to the Moniteau County Historical Society about her newest book, "These Honored Dead: Jefferson City ...

Harriet Tubman was posthumously commissioned as brigadier general of the Maryland National Guard at a Veteran’s Day ceremony.

Harriet Tubman was posthumously awarded the rank of brigadier general of the Maryland National Guard on Monday in recognition ...

It is a mission that members at the Legion Post 77 feel must be accomplished for three civil war veterans who may have been ...