Abraham Lincoln
- Born:
- February 12, 1809, Sinking Spring Farm, Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
- Died:
- April 15, 1865, Petersen House, Washington, D.C., United States
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Lawyer, Politician, Statesman
Early Life and Education
- Born in a log cabin in Kentucky.
- Largely self-educated.
- Briefly attended schools, but primarily learned through reading.
- Moved to Indiana and later to Illinois with his family.
Career and Major Achievements
- Practiced law in Illinois for several years.
- Served in the Illinois State Legislature.
- Served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Elected as the 16th President of the United States in 1860.
- Led the Union through the American Civil War.
- Issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, declaring slaves free in Confederate territories.
- Promoted the passage of the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery in the United States.
- Delivered the Gettysburg Address.
- Re-elected as President in 1864.
Notable Works
- The Emancipation Proclamation
- The Gettysburg Address
- Numerous speeches and letters documenting his presidency and views.
Legacy and Impact
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