Historical Figures

Abraham Lincoln

1809–1865

Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) stands as one of the most revered figures in American history, serving as the 16th President of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. His leadership during the American Civil War, his steadfast commitment to preserving the...

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Early Life

Abraham Lincoln: Early Life Birth and Frontier Childhood Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in a one-room log cabin on Sinking Spring Farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky. His father, Thomas...

Career

Abraham Lincoln: Career Early Political Career in Illinois Abraham Lincoln’s political career began in 1832 when he ran for the Illinois General Assembly at age twenty-three. Though...

Major Works and Speeches

Abraham Lincoln: Major Works and Speeches The Lyceum Address (1838) At age twenty-eight, Lincoln delivered an address to the Young Men’s Lyceum of Springfield, Illinois, that revealed his early...