Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the country through the Civil War, defending the nation as a constitutional union, defeating the Confederacy, playing a major role in abolishing slavery, expanding the power of the federal government, and modernizing the American economy.
16th President of the United States.
Birth
- Birthdate: February 12, 1809
- Place of birth: Hodgenville, LaRue County, Kentucky, United States
Death
- Date of death: April 15, 1865
- Place of death: Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Cause of death
Shot in the temple
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