Abraham Lincoln helped stop slavery in our country. Abe was born in Kentucky February 12th 1809. Abe didn’t go to school much but he loved to read books.
Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer and later became president. Abe was the tallest president. He died on April 15th 1885. Abe’s face is on Mount Rushmore. He was also 52 years old when he became president.
His nickname was honest Abe. Abe was married to one of his friends named Mary Todd. Abe had 4 children. Robert Todd, Edward Baker, William Wallace, and Thomas.
John Wilkes Booth killed Abe at Ford’s Theater on Good Friday at 10pm. Abraham is buried in Springfield, Illinois.
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