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Abraham Lincoln (/ ˈ l ɪ ŋ k ən / LING-kən; February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865.
1 day ago · April 15, 1865, Washington, D.C. (aged 56) Title / Office: presidency of the United States of America (1861-1865), United States. House of Representatives (1847-1849), United States. (Show more) Political Affiliation: Republican Party. Whig Party. Awards And Honors: Hall of Fame (1900) Top Questions. What were Abraham Lincoln’s politics?
Oct 29, 2009 · Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer, legislator and vocal opponent of slavery, was elected 16th president of the United States in November 1860, shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War.
Jul 14, 2023 · Abraham Lincoln was the 16 th president of the United States, serving from 1861 to 1865, and is regarded as one of America’s greatest heroes due to his roles in guiding the Union...
Thomas Lincoln, father of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln's first known ancestor in America was Samuel Lincoln, who migrated from Hingham, England to Hingham, Massachusetts, in 1637. Samuel's son, Mordecai, remained in Massachusetts, but Samuel's grandson, who was also named Mordecai, began the family's western migration.
Abraham Lincoln became the United States’ 16th President in 1861, issuing the Emancipation Proclamation that declared forever free those slaves within the Confederacy in 1863.
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is known for leading the nation during the Civil War, enacting the Emancipation Proclamation, and delivering the Gettysburg Address.
