Sunday, February 12, 2012

Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln

Photo from Wikimedia Commons.
Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln!

Our 16th President was born on February 12, 1809 and was assassinated on April 15, 1865.  His presidency encompassed the Civil War and is remembered for the Emancipation Proclamation, the Gettysburg Address, and this Thanksgiving proclamation.

Learn more about Lincoln from the following resources:
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