Abraham Lincoln (16th President of the United States)

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from 1861 to 1865. He is best known for leading the country during the Civil War, working to end slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation and promoting the passage of the 13th Amendment. Lincoln believed in preserving the Union and ensuring all people had equal rights. He was a skilled speaker and thinker, known for his honesty and leadership during a time of severe national division. His efforts helped shape the nation toward greater equality and unity, but he was tragically assassinated in 1865 before seeing the full impact of his work.