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History for Grownups
copyright 2007,
David White

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. He is also one of the most famous presidents ever. He kept the country together during the Civil War. He was also assassinated shortly after the end of the war.

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White House Biography
This site is FILLED with excellent details about this famous, important president.

Fun Facts
Lincoln is famous for terrible things, like the Civil War and being assassinated. But he also enjoyed a long life before those things happened. Check out these Fun Facts!

Abraham Lincoln Research Site
This site is helpful for students and adults, with information on the main aspects of Lincoln's life and legacy. Includes many interesting historical oddities, including the Lincoln family's White House pets.

Documents of Abraham Lincoln
This LONG list of documents includes his inaugural address, several State of the Union speeches, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Gettysburg Address, and many more documents of this famous man.

Lincoln Papers
These papers are from Lincoln's early lawyer days, before he was a famous politician and president.

Mr. Lincoln's White House
Take a look at the White House as Lincoln and his family would have seen it.

The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Lincoln made a name for himself in these debates with Illinois Senate challenger Stephen Douglas.

Lincoln's Birthplace National Historic Site
Take a virtual tour of the birthplace of the 16th president.

The Civil War
Find out more about the Civil War and Lincoln's role in it.

The Emancipation Proclamation
Read for yourself how Lincoln freed the slaves.

The Gettysburg Address
This is one of the most famous speeches of all time. It's very short, yet very powerful. Read it for yourself!

The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
All about the assassination, including history, biographies, a timeline, and more.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Take a virtual tour of Lincoln's home in Springfield, Illinois.

Family Tree
Trace the roots of this president's family tree.