“ The Lord prefers common-looking people. That is why he made so many of them. “
Quotes by Abraham Lincoln
Introducing Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is best known for leading the nation through its Civil War and for his efforts to end slavery. Born on February 12, 1809, in a log cabin in Kentucky, Lincoln had a humble upbringing and largely self-educated himself. His political career began in the Illinois legislature, and he eventually served a term in Congress before gaining national attention during debates over slavery in the 1850s. Elected president in 1860, Lincoln's leadership preserved the Union during the Civil War, and he issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which began the process of freeing enslaved people. He delivered his famous Gettysburg Address in 1863, which emphasized unity and equality. Tragically, Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865, just days after the end of the Civil War. His legacy as a champion of freedom and democracy endures in American history.
