Abraham Lincoln
- Born:
- February 12, 1809, Sinking Spring Farm, Hodgenville, Kentucky, USA
- Died:
- April 15, 1865, Petersen House, Washington, D.C., USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Lawyer, Politician, Statesman
Early Life and Education
- Born in a log cabin in Kentucky.
- Largely self-educated due to limited formal schooling.
- Read widely and pursued legal studies independently.
Career and Major Achievements
- Elected to the Illinois State Legislature in 1834.
- Served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1847 to 1849.
- Gained national prominence through debates with Stephen Douglas in 1858 during a campaign for U.S. Senate.
- 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.
- Oversaw the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery.
- Delivered the Gettysburg Address in 1863.
- Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in 1865.
Notable Works
- Gettysburg Address
- Emancipation Proclamation
- Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Legacy and Impact
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