Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States, known for leading the country during the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States, known for leading the country during the Civil War.
Born on February 12, 1809, in Kentucky, Lincoln became a prominent lawyer and politician before assuming the presidency in 1861.
He is remembered for his abolition of slavery, his ability to unify the divided nation, and his famous speeches, including the Gettysburg Address.
His tragic death at the hands of John Wilkes Booth in 1865 left a lasting legacy in the history of the United States..