Brief Biography Abraham Lincolnwas the United States sixteenth president. He was born born February 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky. He began his political career as a Illinois Legislator. He then became a lawyer in 1836. A few years later he met and married a woman by the name of Marry Todd and together thay had four children. He was then nominated for president in 1860 and won the election. President Lincoln delivered the Gettsburg Address on November 19, 1863. He also issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Janurary 1, 1863. However, his greatest challenge through out his presidency was the civil war. Unfortunately, in 1865 Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes.
Rembering Lincoln Today
In Springfield, IL there is a museum dedicated to Lincoln.
Today, visitors can also view Lincoln's home in Springfield, IL.
The Life of Abraham Lincoln an illustrated timeline for young children.
His most famous rememberance is the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.
We also remember Lincoln every time we pick up a lucky penny from the sidewalK.
More About Lincoln
The colorful stories about Lincoln's life really are true: He was born in a log cabin and grew up on the American frontier, educated himself by reading borrowed books, and worked splitting fence rails and clerking in a general store, and then as a country lawyer, long before he became president
"A woman is the only thing I am afraid of that I know will not hurt me."
Read Quotes by Abraham Lincoln.
Learn about The Spanish Civil War and the Abraham Lincoln Brigade.
This Wiki was created by: Marilyn Romero
Haley Olson
Sarah Bertot
Brief Biography
Abraham Lincolnwas the United States sixteenth president. He was born born February 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky. He began his political career as a Illinois Legislator. He then became a lawyer in 1836. A few years later he met and married a woman by the name of Marry Todd and together thay had four children. He was then nominated for president in 1860 and won the election. President Lincoln delivered the Gettsburg Address on November 19, 1863. He also issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Janurary 1, 1863. However, his greatest challenge through out his presidency was the civil war. Unfortunately, in 1865 Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes.
Rembering Lincoln Today
More About Lincoln
Read Quotes by Abraham Lincoln.
This Wiki was created by:
Marilyn Romero
Haley Olson
Sarah Bertot