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    On February 12, 1809 Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky. Both of his parents were farmers. During his childhood, the Lincoln family moved several times, first to Indiana and later to Illinois. Abraham Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks, died when Lincoln was still a boy. When Abraham was about nine, his mother died. It was a terrible loss for him and his sister. Thomas Lincoln couldn’t raise the children by himself. Their home was miles from most other people. So he…

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    Abraham Lincoln was born on February the 12 of 1809 in Hardin County Kentucky ("Abraham Lincoln Biography."). He was born to Thoman Lincoln and Nancy Hanks both were proud farmers of Hardin County. Abraham was born in a small cabin near “Sinking Spring Farm” ("Abraham Lincoln Biography."). He later moved with his family to a large farm by Knob Creek ("Abraham Lincoln Biography."). Abraham learned to read on that farm and also learned to become a diligent young man by helping with chorea and…

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    Abraham Lincoln was the was the 16 president of the United States. He was in office from 1861- 1865. He was born February, 12 1809 and was assassinated by John Wilks Bothe April, 15 1865. He was also president during the Civil War Which ended may, 9 1865. Abe was born at Sinking Srping Farm, Kentucky.His resting place is Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois.He was a Private from April 21, 1832 – July 10, 1832. He was also a Captain From April 21, 1832 – May 27, 1832 and was…

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    Abraham Lincoln was without a doubt one of the most famous presidents in history. In the Civil War, he had freed the slaves, claiming the slaves in the rebellion forever free. Before Lincoln was president, he was the commander-in-chief of the American army. Americans should remember Abraham Lincoln because of his communication skills, the emancipation proclamation, and his many positives. Abraham Lincoln was born Feb 12, 1809. Just like a lot of famous individuals in history, Lincoln did not…

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    Abraham Lincoln, a name that rings to our brains when we think about abolishing slavery or a presidential assassination. An ionic man for standing up for what he thought was right and actually pursuing a way to find results or solutions. Our 16th President gained a reputation not only at local or state levels, but on the national stage for being honest. Presented with the biography written by William E. Gienapp, Abraham Lincoln and Civil War America, we the readers, can begin to dig deeper into…

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    The "Abraham Lincoln Companion" covers a lot of events that happened while Lincoln was in office. Abraham Lincoln goes down in history as our six-tenth President of the United States of America. He also is known for the Emancipation Proclamation, which set the slaves free. He also is the president who had to dealt with and ended the Civil War, and he was successful of keeping the South apart of the Union. Lincoln was a strong and poised president that the United States of America needed during…

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    Abraham Lincoln was our 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was an amusing president for what he did for our country. His life was not the funnest; he had a tough time. He did amazing things when he was in office. He was born in a log cabin in Kentucky on February 12, 1809. Abraham Lincoln (Abe) was born into a poor family.His family had to struggle for a living. After a land title argument, they were forced to leave their home. Moving 8 miles North then their previous…

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    Abraham Lincoln, an individual who worked his way up the political ladder to the president, was one of America's greatest President after the civil war. Abraham Lincoln, also called “Honest Abe, The Great Emancipator, The Rail-splitter” he who had the skills and leadership needed to rule the US after the horrific, chaotic, life-changing period. According to the Chicago Tribune, he was successful in all five categories: “ leadership qualities, accomplishments /crisis management, political skills,…

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    One of America’s most famous presidents, Abraham LIncoln, has impacted the USA in numerous great ways. Although he wasn’t always United States’ president. He went down a long road to becoming it. The work he did, giving powerful speeches, and choosing to do things that have altered America which made it how it is today. Abraham Lincoln was not only a stupendous president but a wonderful person in America’s history. Abraham was born in the year 1809 on February 12 in Hodgenville, KY located in…

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    Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Kentucky in a one room cabin with dirt floors and no glass windows. He went from the Wilderness to the White House capturing the American Dream on the way. He was a self-made man and was self-educated with less than a year of formal schooling. Lincoln was named after his Grandfather Abraham after the move to Kentucky in 1782. Lincoln was the son of a dirt farmer and his early life was poor and simple. He lived in the cabin he was born in until he…

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