Abraham Lincoln
16th U.S. President who abolished slavery
ποΈFebruary 12, 1809 - April 15, 1865
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πBiography
Abraham Lincoln was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 to 1865. He led the nation through the American Civil War, preserving the Union and abolishing slavery.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Issued the Emancipation Proclamation
- β¦Led the US through the Civil War
- β¦Delivered the Gettysburg Address
π¬Famous Quotes
"Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth
"A house divided against itself cannot stand
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