Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
12 February 1809 – 15 April 1865- Books
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Abraham Lincoln served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. As an outspoken opponent of the expansion of slavery in the United States, Lincoln won the Republican Party nomination in 1860 and was elected president later that year.
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Abraham Lincoln is primarily known for his speeches and presidential papers, particularly the Gettysburg Address and his Second Inaugural Address, which are considered foundational texts in American history and political thought.
Many films depict Abraham Lincoln's life and presidency, with notable examples including Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln," which focuses on the final months of his life and the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment.
A good starting point for reading Abraham Lincoln's works is to explore collections of his speeches and letters, as these provide direct insight into his political philosophy and leadership during a pivotal period in American history.