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US President Donald Trump’s plan to accept a $400 million jumbo jet from Qatar draws attention. While critics question foreign influence, the tradition of accepting lavish gifts from global leaders ...

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Pacific Railway Act, which led to the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, slicing travel time across the continent ...

American history enthusiasts were in for a treat when artifacts relating to U.S. president Abraham Lincoln—including his personal possessions, autograph letters, rare copies of printed works ...

“I cannot think of another president, apart from Abraham Lincoln, who faced a civil war from the moment he was sworn into office, who has had a more consequential, inspiring, and important first ...

Her Diamond Jubilee was held at St Paul's cathedral. Queen Victoria was crowned on 28th June 1838, aged 19. The ceremony took five hours and suffered from a lack of rehearsal. No one except the Queen ...