Abraham Lincoln
- Born:
- February 12, 1809, Hodgenville, Kentucky, USA
- Died:
- April 15, 1865, Washington, D.C., USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Lawyer, Politician, Statesman, 16th President of the United States
Early Life and Education
- Born in a log cabin in Kentucky.
- Largely self-educated, with limited formal schooling.
- Studied law independently and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1836.
Career and Major Achievements
- Served in the Illinois State Legislature and 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 (1861-1865).
- Issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, declaring the freedom of slaves in Confederate territories.
- Promoted the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery.
- Delivered the Gettysburg Address in 1863, a seminal statement on American ideals.
- Focused on preserving the Union and fostering reconciliation after the Civil War.
Notable Works
- Gettysburg Address
- Emancipation Proclamation
- Cooper Union Address
- Numerous speeches, letters, and official documents.
Legacy and Impact
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