Abraham Lincoln

DEMONSTRATION GLOG - HISTORICAL FIGURE: ABRAHAM LINCOLN

April by Marcel Pequel

Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865.

"Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal..." With these words, Lincoln started what would be one of the most memorable speeches of history. Click to see the full text.

Abraham Lincoln - born February 12, 1809 in Harlin, Kentucky

Self educated

Travelled as a circuit court lawyer and judge.

"Honest" Abe