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Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

Biography


 California Standard 1.3.3 Identify American symbols, landmarks, and essential documents, such as the flag, bald eagle, Statue of Liberty, U.S. Constitution, and Declaration of Independence, and know the people and events associated with them. 

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He was born in a log cabin in 1809 in Kentucky.

Lincoln and BoyHe loved to read books. He became a lawyer and a senator before he was elected President of the United States.

When he was president, he freed the slaves. He said, "…our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."

 

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Print and color a book about Abraham Lincoln.

The Big Picture

Every February, our country celebrates President's Day. On President's Day we celebrate George Washington's and Abraham Lincoln's birthdays. Schools and government offices in many states are closed for this holiday. By closing schools and offices, we honor the people who were once president of the United States. How can we celebrate our country?

Give An Example

Visit the National Park service and learn about Abraham Lincoln's birthplace.