Abraham Lincoln

Among the most famous spectres said to linger in the White House is President Abraham Lincoln. Assassinated in 1865, Lincoln’s ghost is often reported in the Yellow Oval Room and the Lincoln Bedroom. Meanwhile, Lincoln’s ghost isn’t the only spirit believed to linger.

Abraham Lincoln wax statue loses its head as Washington DC loses its cool amid heatwave

The Abraham Lincoln wax statue wasn't supposed to melt until 60 degrees Celsius, sculptor Sandy Williams IV said. The temperature in Washington, DC, was around 32 degrees Celsius over the weekend.

Lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair along with blood-stained telegram auctioned for more than $81,000

The roughly 2-inch (5 centimeter) long lock of hair was removed during Lincoln’s postmortem examination after he was fatally shot at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., by John Wilkes Booth.

Obama to take oath on Lincoln, Martin Luther Jr's Bibles

US President Barack Obama has selected historical bibles including those used by Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King for his swearing in ceremonies later this month.

Lincoln's Civil War document on sale for USD 900,000

A proclamation signed by former US President Abraham Lincoln on April 19, 1861, that marked the official start of the American Civil War, is up for sale for a whopping USD 900,000.