Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, who led the country through the Civil War and ended slavery.
Abraham Lincoln (1809 – 1865) was the 16th President of the United States, leading the nation through its Civil War and bringing about the end of slavery.
Presidency
Elected in 1860, he faced the secession of southern states and the outbreak of the American Civil War. He issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, declaring enslaved people in rebelling states free.
Assassination
Shortly after the war ended, Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. He is remembered for preserving the Union and for the Gettysburg Address.
Legacy
Lincoln is consistently ranked among the greatest U.S. presidents.
Frequently asked questions
What is Abraham Lincoln famous for?
Leading the U.S. through the Civil War and ending slavery.
How did Lincoln die?
He was assassinated in 1865.