Abraham lincoln fun facts civil war

Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – 15 April 1865) was the 16^thPresident of the United States of America. He served as president for 5 years, from 4 March 1861 until his assassination by John Wilkes Booth on 15 April 1865.

Lincoln is known primarily for his leadership during the American Civil War (1861 – 1865) and for signing the Emancipation Proclamation, an executive order changing the legal status of slaves to ‘free’.

What follows are 10 facts about Abraham Lincoln.

1.

He was largely self-educated

Despite becoming a successful lawyer, Lincoln did not have a degree. His total schooling, obtained from travelling teachers, is estimated to total only around 1 year.

2. Before pursuing national politics, Lincoln served 4 consecutive terms in the Illinois state legislature

Though lawyers are often considered untrustworthy, his reputation for honesty and fairness helped ‘Honest Abe’ win local elections.