Making cartoons out of Washington and Lincoln became national way of celebrating President’s Day
Abraham Lincoln articles on Democracy Chronicles
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States and first ever Republican Party President, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Also see our articles on the Founding Fathers, Election History and our section on American democracy.
Slavery Era Thinking Behind Voting Rights Act Dismissal
State’s right to legalize slavery era thinking was actually key to Voting Rights Act dismissal by Supreme Court
What Black History Month Means to Me
Celebrating Black History Month is a way of learning more about yourself and the rich traditions of African-Americans who have made our city and nation so great. There are many references around New York City to African-American History and one of my favorites is literary.
The Origins of a Black Name
What Are the Origins of a Black Name in America? These names illustrate a lack of cultural awareness attendant to a people who have been deprived of a proper education about their history.
Remembering First African-American to Serve in Congress
Modern civil rights leaders pay homage to post-Civil War era congressman who is considered the first African-American to serve in US Congress
March on Washington Revisits Voting Rights Struggle
Thousands march in remembrance of March on Washington revisit battle for minority voting rights
Abraham Lincoln and Election Fraud? No Way!
According to Election Law Blog, something is amiss in election results in 1862. Abraham Lincoln and Election Fraud?
DC Exclusive: Democracy Meme Graphic Series
Take a look at our series of original graphic Democracy Memes that we put together to reflect some of the best quotations about democracy
Thomas Nast Political Cartoons Circa Civil War
Thomas Nast Political Cartoons Still Unusual Today in a Visual World. Nast was perhaps the most important political cartoonist of American history. Tammany Hall beware.
Every Face on Mt. Rushmore Was Third Party Candidate
Every Face on Mt. Rushmore: Libertarian Party Candidate Gary Johnson Battling For Media Coverage