1809 – 1865
Abraham Lincoln
A tall, gentle president who helped end slavery in America.
The Story
Abraham grew up in a tiny log cabin in the woods.
He loved books so much he would read by the light of the fireplace at night.
When he grew up, he became president during a very hard time called the Civil War.
He believed no person should ever be owned by another person.
He helped free millions of people so they could live free.
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