Lincoln

Was first elected president in 1860, and then was reelected in 1864. Unfortunately, Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth while he was watching a play at Ford's Theater.

Chief of State

Lincoln was good at representing his country. He was able to be a strong leader during war times, reassuring the country that they would make it through these rough times. He was a very good speaker and had many famous speeches.

One of his Most famous was the Gettysburg Address

Excerpt from speech:

"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this."

Last Public Address:

In this speech Lincoln bravely expressed his feelings towards Black suffrage. This is believed to be the speech that encouraged John Wilkes Booth to later assassinate him.

Chief Legislator

During a time of war, Lincoln was still able to focus on other issues such as slavery. Step by step he worked towards prohibiting slavery

• Aug 6, 1861- Freed slaves being used by Confederates
• April 16, 1862- Bans Slavery in the District of Columbia
• June 19, 1862- Bans slavery in the territories
• Sept 22, 1862- Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
• Jan 1, 1863- Final Emancipation Proclamation

Commander in Chief

Lincoln was a great Commander in Chief, he was not afraid to take chances for his country.

War was a major concern during his presidency, the Civil war took place at this time.

• He gave overall command to Ulysses S. Grant because he felt that he had more knowledge on war issues. However, Lincoln still was involved with all decisions.
• He didn't discriminate during war times because he said it was a "military necessity"
• He gave equal military appointments between Republicans and Democrats
• Eventually on April 9, 1865 the confederate Army surrendered

Abe Lincoln

In 1834 Lincoln was elected to the Illinois General Assembly. He began to take an interest in studying law. In 1843 unsuccessfully tried for the nomination of U.S. Congress Under the Whig Party. Finally, in 1846 he was elected to the House of Representatives.

Abe Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was born on Feb 12, 1809 in Kentucky. He was born in a one room cabin off on Nolin Creek. His parents were Nancy Hanks and Thomas Lincoln. In March of 1830 Lincoln and his family moved to Illinois.