Social Studies

Abraham Lincoln

February 12, 1809 - April 15, 1865

16th President of the United States

Family

Married to Mary Todd Lincoln
Had four sons: Robert, Willie, Tad, and another boy who died as a baby

Jobs

Rail splitter
Farmer
Shop Keeper
Post Master
Surveyor
Lawyer

Interesting Facts

Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Kentucky
He spent the rest of his childhood in Illinois.
He once walked three miles just to return six cents that a woman overpaid at his store.
He loved to read.
He taught himself to become a lawyer.
He was very tall, standing 6 feet, four inches
He is the first bearded president. He began growing a beard after receiving a letter from a little girl named Grace, who suggested that he should wear one.
He was an excellent speaker and loved to tell jokes.

Here is a short video biography of Lincoln's life.

Symbols that Honor Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln is remembered as one of, if not the best presidents America has ever had. He worked hard to end slavery and to keep the United States together after the brutal Civil War. Today, we honor Lincoln in many ways.

Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

Lincoln Memorial

Washington D.C.

The US penny has Lincoln's face.

US 5 Dollar Bill

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