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Discover the life of Abraham Lincoln, born near Presidents Day in 1809. From losing and winning elections in Illinois to becoming the 16th President of the USA in 1860, ending slavery, and tragically getting assassinated in 1865. Learn about his honesty, earning him the nickname "Honest Abe." Sources: Abraham Lincoln by Anne Webster, World Book Encyclopedia vol. 12 pg. 310-326, World Book Student Discovery vol. 6 pg. 197-198.
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Abraham Lincoln Gifted presentation By Wesley
Facts • He was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky • February 12,1809 • Near presidents day
Historical significance • Became president in 1860 and ended slavery. BUT LETS BACK UP
before that • 1832-ran for Illinois legislator and lost joined militia • 1834-elected Illinois legislator • 1837-receved law license
Now to his presidential years • 1860- elected president • 1861- Civil war began • 1864- Re-elected president for second term
More of his presidential years • 1865-Civil war ends-Lincoln gets assassinated WOW! thats alot!
But what you don't know O.K., YOU PROBOBLY KNOW THIS
He was very honest • That’s how he earned the nick name honest Abe • Once someone paid him too much money and he ran along way to give her back her money wow
SOURCES • Abraham Lincoln by Anne Webster • World book encyclopedia vol.12 pg.310-326 • World book student discovery vol.6 pg.197-198 encyclopedia