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Abraham Lincoln: The 16th President Who Ended Slavery

Abraham Lincoln, born on February 12, 1809, in Hodgenville, Kentucky, served as the 16th President of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. A member of the Republican Party, he is renowned for his efforts in abolishing slavery and leading the nation through the Civil War. Lincoln faced significant challenges, including political opposition and family tragedy. He is remembered as "Honest Abe," a dedicated orator and a man of deep convictions, who fought for equality and justice during a tumultuous era in American history.

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Abraham Lincoln: The 16th President Who Ended Slavery

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  1. Abraham Lincoln 16th president . Served 1st term and died during 2nd term. Jacob 4th grade

  2. Introduction • Born: February 12,1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky. • Died: April 15, 1865 at Petersen’s Boarding School. • He was 52 when elected in 1861. • His political party was a Republican. • He had four kids. • He made slaves free.

  3. Early Life • His parent were Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Lincoln his sisters name was Sarah Lincoln his baby brothers name was Thomas Jr, sadly he died as a baby. • Nancy died October 1818.

  4. Family Life • Abe was married to Sarah Bush. • He had 4 kids.

  5. Election • Abe Lincoln was against James K Polk in the election. • His vice president was Hannibal Hamlin and Andrew Johnson.

  6. Significant Events • Abe tried to ban slavery in the territories they gained in Mexico however this law did not pass. • This is important because it was a law in need of use

  7. Life Accomplishments • Abe was awarded the Medal Of Honor award. • An accomplishment he made was freeing slaves.

  8. Facts • Abe ended slavery. • Abe loved books. • Abe was in the Civil War. • Abe's nick name is Honest Abe.

  9. Works Cited • Rumsch,BreAnn. Abraham Lincoln: 16th President of the United States, 2009. • World Book Kids. • http://www.ipl.org/div/potus/.

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