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Abraham Lincoln was primarily raised by his parents, Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln. However, his upbringing was shaped by several important figures: **Thomas Lincoln** – Abraham's father was a farmer and carpenter. He played a significant role in Abraham's early life, though they had a complicated relationship. Thomas was more interested in manual labor and farming, whereas Abraham preferred reading and self-education. **Nancy Hanks Lincoln** – Abraham's biological mother died when he was nine years old in 1818. Read more.tinyurl. com/2va9kadz
Abraham Lincoln is famous for his Emancipation Proclamation which freed the American slaves. He was also a strong supporter of the 13th Amendment which formally abolished slavery in the United States.
Abraham Lincoln received national attention when he was elected President of the United States and began serving in that role in March 1861. He would have been known before then but not by everyone.
Abraham Lincoln is credited for having played the most important role in ending slavery, and he is for that reason sometimes known as the Great Emancipator.