Abraham Lincoln 12DEC13

by Greg Joens

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Abraham Lincoln 12DEC13

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Greg Joens

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Digital Art - Digital Artwork

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Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, is considered one of the greatest leaders in American history. He served as president during one of the country's most challenging times - the Civil War. During his presidency, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that all slaves in the Confederate states were to be freed. This was a significant step in the fight against slavery, and it helped to strengthen the Union's cause in the Civil War. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, delivered in 1863, is considered one of the most important speeches in U.S. history and is still studied today.

Lincoln was a member of the Republican Party and was elected president in 1860. He was born in Illinois and began his political career there, serving in the state legislature and later in the U.S. House of Representatives. Unfortunately, Lincoln's presidency was cut short when he was assassinated in 1865, just a few months after the end of the Civil War. Despite his tragic death, Lincoln's legacy lives on, and he is remembered as a champion of freedom and a symbol of hope for all Americans.

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December 13th, 2023

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