Abraham Lincoln: His Life, Legacy, and Impact on America
Abraham Lincoln, born on February 12, 1809, and deceased on April 15, 1865, was the 16th President of the United States. He led the nation through the Civil War, preserving the Union and abolishing slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation. Lincoln, known for his honesty and exceptional listening skills, was the son of Thomas and Nancy Lincoln and married Mary Todd, with whom he had four children. His presidency marked significant legislative achievements, including the Homestead Act, and he is remembered as a pivotal figure in American history.
Abraham Lincoln: His Life, Legacy, and Impact on America
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Abraham Lincoln Tom Walker
Biography Abraham Lincoln was born February 12th 1809 and died April 15th, 1865 at age 56. He was voted into office March 4, 1861 and left office March 3, 1865. He is the second child of Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. President Lincoln married Mary Todd, and had four children named; Robert, Edward, William, Tad. President Lincoln was preceded by James Buchanan and succeeded by Andrew Johnson.
Characteristics President Lincoln is known as: • Honest • A great listener • Awareness of Weaknesses
President Lincoln-A hero • He prevented the South from seceding from the United States which caused The Civil War. • He signed the Homestead Act which allowed settlers have 165 acres if they agreed to farm for five years. • He issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, abolishing slavery in states that rebelled against the United States.
