Civil War VIP: Abraham Lincoln Date of Birth: Sunday, February 12, 1809 Date of Death: Good Friday, April 14.1865 Connection to the Civil War: Union Occupation: President of the United States Education and Skills: Abraham Lincoln attended some school when he was little and was always interested in learning. In 1831, in New Salem, Illinois, he owned a store, was a surveyor, and a post master. In his spare time he studied and became a lawyer. Later in 1834, 1836, 1838, and 1840 Lincoln ran for Illinois legislature and won all times. On March 4, 1861 Abraham Lincoln was sworn in as President of the United States. Summary of Accomplishments: Abraham Lincoln is known for many things, most being his amazing ability to run the union in a time of civil war. Although not an abolitionist he opposed slavery. But if it meant to keep slavery and to keep the Union together he would. On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect. This was Lincoln's declaration of freedom for all slaves that were not under the Unions control. Also, on November 19, 1863, Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address which dedicated the battlefield there to the soldiers who had died. Some people say that this was the best speech of all time. During the civil war Abraham Lincoln served 2 terms but was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth who was an actor. As our 16th President Lincoln showed amazing leadership and decision making skills. Bibliographical Sources: Norton, R.J "An Overview of Abraham Lincoln's Life" 20 May 2008 "Abraham Lincoln-Sixteenth 1865President 1861" 20 May 2008 "Abraham Lincoln" 21 May 2008 < http://www.sparknotes.com/biography/lincoln/terms.html> = = = = Emancipation Proclamation Issued January 1, 1863 Freed all slaves in Confederacy Layed the Ground for 13th Amendment Anaconda Plan Proposed by General Winfield Scott at beginning of Civil War Designed to constrict Confederacy in Snake-like formation by seizing the Mississippi and blockading southern port cities on the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Lincoln opposed plan but it played a crucial role in Union success Early Life Sunday, February 12, 1809 Attended some school in his early life Was more interested in learning than farming to his fathers disgust In 1831, in New Salem, Illinois, he owned a store, was a surveyor, and a post master. In his spare time he studied and became a lawyer. 1834, 1836, 1838, and 1840 Lincoln ran for Illinois legislature and won all times. March 4, 1861 Abraham Lincoln was sworn in as President of the United States. Habeas Corpus Means "We have the body" It is Proof of suspicion in order to authorize a search or seizure Lincoln suspended Habeas Corpus during Civil War Gettysburg Address November 19, 1863 dedicated the battlefield there to the soldiers who had died short but many say it is the best speech ever given
The gettysberg address
while he was in office he had made the emancipation proclamation which had freed the slaves. because he was voted into office the south thought he would get rid of slaves cause he hated slavery but he let it stay still the south didn't like that so they split from the union and became the confederates.
The American Civil War was the no doubt the most important world event at this time.
The Danes were fighting the Prussians and Austrians. Russia put down a Polish revolt.
Dickens, Elliot,Trollope and Verne published books that became classics.
Tad lived past is father's presidency. Lincoln's other son Willie died during Lincolns presidency in 1962 at the age of 11. Tad Lincoln died in 1871 (after his fathers death) in Chicago, IL.
Well he was famous for opening the Mississippi river.
Only 7. Lincoln vetoed or pocket vetoed only seven bills during his presidency.
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The Credit Mobilier scandal which occurred in 1872 involved arguments with Union Pacific resulting from the building of the western part of the Transcontinental Railroad. The problems originated in 1864 during the presidency of Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln's average weight was reported to be around 180-200 pounds during his presidency.
This is available on many websites devoted to US political history.
Emancipation Proclamation was historically, immensely significant; without it, our country would be completely different.
The American Civil War.
Abraham Lincolns reputation was an honest man though the south succeeded from the union because of his election to form the Confederate states of America
Lincoln was assassinated during his presidency, so he never had any "post-presidency" activities.
Abraham Lincoln was the president when Abraham Lincoln was the president.
It was the lowest approval rating during that century
Lincoln wanted the south to come and be a united state again.
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President of the United States of America.
That's an oxymoron. I guess it would be getting shot.