Abraham Lincoln Quotes
A collection of quotes by Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United States. He was born on February 12, 1809, in Hodgenville, Kentucky. Despite facing a modest upbringing, Lincoln pursued his education and became a self-taught lawyer. He began his political career by serving in the Illinois state legislature before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1846.
Lincoln is primarily known for leading the United States through its Civil War period, a time of intense division between the northern and southern states. As president, he successfully preserved the Union and abolished slavery with the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and by supporting the passage of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1865.
During his presidency, Lincoln implemented several influential policies and measures, including the establishment of a national currency and the transcontinental railroad system. Known for his honesty, integrity, and perseverance, Lincoln's leadership during one of the most challenging times in American history earned him great admiration.
Tragically, Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., just days after Confederate forces had surrendered. His untimely death cemented his place in history as one of America's most revered presidents and a symbol of unity and emancipation.
