Abraham Lincoln

Freeing the slaves in America was not done with the stroke of a pen. How did President Abraham Lincoln do it?

An interview with Steve Inskeep, author of the new book, Differ We Must. The book is a compelling portrait of Abraham Lincoln’s political acumen in a country divided – and lessons for our own disorderly present.

An interview with Erik Larson, author of the new book, The Demon of Unrest. The book examines the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War.

NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep is coming to Boise, and he has a new book out about President Abraham Lincoln.

“Our work in the media is never over … the saving grace is there's going to be another show tomorrow.”

An interview with Edward Achorn, author of The Lincoln Miracle: Inside the Republican Convention That Changed History. In the book, Achorn offers a behind-the-scenes look at Abraham Lincoln’s history-changing nomination to lead the Republican Party in the 1860 presidential election.

Every picture tells a story. In his newest book, "Mr. Lincoln Sits for His Portrait," author Leonard Marcus takes a closer look at four iconic portraits and the stories behind them.

“As Lincoln himself learned by patient trial and error, every photograph has a point of view revealing some facets of its subject and missing or glossing over others.”

This Wednesday, the Gem State is celebrating “Idaho Day,” a nod to the day when President Abraham Lincoln created what was then the Idaho Territory.For a…

Monday, February 12 would have been President Abraham Lincoln’s 209th birthday, which is a big deal for people like Dave Leroy. Leroy is Idaho’s…