Lesson 66 of 84 · Biographies
⭐ 30 XPAbraham Lincoln: Preserving the Union
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States.
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Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He worked hard to keep the country united during the Civil War. Lincoln is famous for the Emancipation Proclamation, which helped end slavery and gave freedom to many people.
Key Facts
Lincoln was born in a log cabin.
He served as president during the Civil War.
He is known for the Emancipation Proclamation.
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1 of 2What number president was Abraham Lincoln?
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