Abraham Lincoln | Brief Biography
Abraham Lincoln | Brief Biography
Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was the 16th President of the United States and is widely considered one of America’s greatest heroes due to his role as a leader during the American Civil War and his work to end slavery.
Early Life:
Lincoln was born in a one-room log cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Hanks Lincoln. He was the second of four children. As a child, Lincoln received very little formal education, but he was an avid reader and taught himself about a variety of subjects. When Lincoln was 9 years old, his mother passed away from an illness, and two years later, his family moved to southern Indiana.
Career:
In 1832, Lincoln ran for a seat in the Illinois state legislature, but he was not elected. He ran again in 1834 and was elected to the state legislature, where he served for four consecutive terms. During his time in the state legislature, Lincoln became known for his opposition to slavery and his support for Henry Clay’s American System, which advocated for a strong federal government and a national economy.
In 1846, Lincoln was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he continued to speak out against slavery and advocate for the preservation of the Union. He lost re-election in 1848, but he remained a prominent figure in American politics and was elected president in 1860.
Presidency:
Lincoln took office as the country was on the brink of civil war. The southern states were threatening to secede from the Union, and tensions were high. In his first year in office, Lincoln faced several crises, including a failed attempt by Confederate forces to capture Fort Sumter in South Carolina. He quickly took measures to build up the Union’s military and issued a series of executive orders, including the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that all slaves in Confederate-held territory were to be set free.
The Civil War lasted four years, and Lincoln played a crucial role in leading the Union to victory. He delivered several famous speeches, including the Gettysburg Address, which is considered one of the greatest speeches in American history.
Death:
In 1865, just as the Civil War was coming to an end, he was assassinated by Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth while attending a play at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. His death was a shock to the nation, and he was mourned by millions of Americans.
Legacy:
Lincoln’s presidency and his work to end slavery have made him a legendary figure in American history. He is widely regarded as one of America’s greatest presidents, and his writings and speeches continue to be studied and quoted today. 0 0 0.
Sources:
“Abraham Lincoln.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., n.d. Web.
“Abraham Lincoln.” History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web.
“Lincoln, Abraham.” American National Biography Online. Oxford University Press, 2000. Web. 0 0 0.
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