Abraham Lincoln
- Born:
- February 12, 1809, Sinking Spring Farm, Kentucky, USA
- Died:
- April 15, 1865, Washington, D.C., USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Lawyer, Politician, Statesman, 16th President of the United States
Early Life and Education
- Born in a log cabin in Kentucky.
- Largely self-educated, receiving limited formal schooling.
- Moved to Indiana in 1816 and later to Illinois in 1830.
- Studied law independently and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1836.
Career and Major Achievements
- Served in the Illinois State Legislature from 1834 to 1842.
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, serving from 1847 to 1849.
- Gained prominence through his debates with Stephen Douglas during the 1858 Senate campaign.
- 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.
- Promoted the passage of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery.
- Delivered the Gettysburg Address, a defining statement of American principles.
- Re-elected as President in 1864.
Notable Works
- Gettysburg Address (1863)
- Emancipation Proclamation (1863)
- Speeches and Debates (Collected Works)
Legacy and Impact
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