Abraham Lincoln President Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States of America, serving from 1861 until his murder in 1865. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most powerful presidents in American history, leading the country through its Civil War and played a key role in ending slavery. Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in Hodgenville, Kentucky. His family was poor, and he received only a restricted education. However, he was a desirous reader and taught himself many subjects, including law. In 1834, Lincoln was elected to the Illinois State Legislature, where he gained a prominence as a skilled orator and debater. He was admitted to the bar in 1837 and practiced law in Springfield, Illinois, where he also became concerned in local politics. In 1846, Lincoln was elected to the United States House of Representatives, where he opposed the growth of slavery into new countries. He returned to private law practice after his term in Congress an...
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