Abraham Lincoln

Born:

February 12, 1809, Sinking Spring Farm, Kentucky, United States

Died:

April 15, 1865, Washington, D.C., United States

Nationality:

American

Profession(s):

Lawyer, Politician, Statesman

Early Life and Education

• Born in a log cabin in Kentucky.
• Largely self-educated, focusing on reading and learning from borrowed books.
• Brief formal schooling periods, totaling less than a year.
• Moved to Indiana in 1816 and then to Illinois in 1830.

Career and Major Achievements

• Worked as a storekeeper, postmaster, and surveyor.
• Studied law and became a lawyer in 1836.
• Served in the Illinois State Legislature (1834-1842).
• Served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives (1847-1849).
• Elected 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.
• Signed the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery.
• Delivered the Gettysburg Address, a defining statement of American ideals.

Notable Works

• Gettysburg Address
• Emancipation Proclamation
• Cooper Union Address

Legacy and Impact

Abraham Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War preserved the Union and ended slavery in the United States. He is considered one of the greatest presidents in American history. Even today, interpretations of his life, such as the "nikkietutorials biography of abraham lincoln," offer different perspectives on his profound influence on American society.

Awards and Recognition

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