Abraham Lincoln[b] (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the United States through the American …

Dec 29, 2025 · Abraham Lincoln (born February 12, 1809, near Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S.—died April 15, 1865, Washington, D.C.) was the 16th president of the United States (1861–65), who preserved …

Oct 29, 2009 · In April 1865, with the Union on the brink of victory, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln’s assassination made him a martyr to the …

The biography for President Lincoln and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. Abraham Lincoln became the United States’ 16th President in 1861, issuing the …

Abraham Lincoln, born February 12, 1809, was the 16th President of the United States. Many historians and politicians believe he was the greatest president in terms of leadership, political acumen and …

Lincoln's 1860 U.S. presidential election victory was marred by the quick secession of seven Southern states, leading to the Civil War (1861–1865), the bloodiest conflict in U.S. history.

Abraham Lincoln 's position on slavery in the United States is one of the most discussed aspects of his life. Lincoln frequently expressed his moral opposition to slavery. [1] However, the question of what …

Abraham Lincoln led his country through a tumultuous period and played an instrumental role in abolishing slavery while preserving the Union as the 16th president of the United States.

Abraham Lincoln – 16th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1861, until his assassination in April 1865.

2 days ago · U.S. Navy Supercarrier USS Abraham Lincoln Is Moving Right Into Iran’s Backyard The Pentagon has redirected the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group from the South China Sea …