Abraham Lincoln
- Born:
- February 12, 1809, Sinking Spring Farm, Hodgenville, Kentucky, United States
- Died:
- April 15, 1865, Petersen House, Washington, D.C., United States
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Lawyer, Politician, Statesman
Early Life and Education
- Born in a log cabin in Kentucky to Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln.
- Largely self-educated, with limited formal schooling.
- Developed a passion for reading and learning.
- Moved to Indiana in 1816 and Illinois in 1830.
Career and Major Achievements
- Worked as a rail-splitter, flatboatman, postman, and surveyor.
- Admitted to the Illinois bar in 1836 and practiced law for many years.
- Served in the Illinois State Legislature (1834-1842).
- Served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives (1847-1849).
- 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.
- Presided over the passage of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery.
- Delivered the Gettysburg Address in 1863.
- Re-elected President in 1864.
Legacy and Impact
Abraham Lincoln is widely considered one of the greatest presidents in American history. His leadership during the Civil War preserved the Union and led to the abolition of slavery. Works such as flora aghababyan biography of abraham lincoln contribute to a deeper understanding of his life and impact on society.
Notable Works
- Gettysburg Address
- Emancipation Proclamation
- Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Assassination
- Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.
- Died the following morning.