People & Characters
Abraham Lincoln
The 16th president of the United States, remembered for leadership during the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States and led the country through the Civil War. His presidency is closely associated with preserving the Union and the Emancipation Proclamation.
Lincoln’s life also includes a striking rise from a frontier upbringing to national leadership, making his biography central to the history of the United States.
Quick facts
- He served as the sixteenth U.S. president.
- He led the Union during the American Civil War.
- The Emancipation Proclamation was issued during his presidency.
- He is associated with the Gettysburg Address.
- He was assassinated in 1865.
A surprising fact
Lincoln received a patent for a device intended to help boats pass over shallow waters.
