Abraham Lincoln
- Born:
- February 12, 1809, Sinking Spring Farm, Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
- Died:
- April 15, 1865, Petersen House, 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.
- Moved to Indiana and then Illinois.
- Studied law and became a successful lawyer.
Career and Major Achievements
- Served as a captain in the Illinois militia during the Black Hawk War.
- Elected to the Illinois State Legislature.
- Served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Ran for the U.S. Senate in 1858, losing to Stephen Douglas, but gaining national prominence.
- Elected as the 16th President of the United States in 1860.
- Led the Union through the American Civil War.
- Issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
- Delivered the Gettysburg Address in 1863.
- Re-elected President in 1864.
Notable Works
- Emancipation Proclamation (1863)
- Gettysburg Address (1863)
- Lincoln-Douglas Debates (1858)
Legacy and Impact
Abraham Lincoln is remembered as one of the greatest presidents in U.S. history. His leadership during the Civil War preserved the Union and led to the abolition of slavery. Numerous works examine his life and presidency, including the detailed account offered in a hypothetical 'gradovich biography of abraham lincoln', should such a work exist.