Abraham Lincoln
President of the United States from 1861 to 1865
Summary
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the United States through the American Civil War, defeating the Confederate States and playing a major role in the abolition of slavery.
Originally created by The Cunctator
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