President of the United States/Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln came from humble beginnings. He was born in a log cabin in Kentucky in 1809 and was self-educated. Despite not receiving any formal educational degrees, he became a lawyer in Illinois. He was elected to the House of Representatives for one term, serving from 1847-49. He ran for senate against his rival Stephen Douglas. Despite losing the election, his grueling debates with Douglas helped him attain a masterful reputation.

Abraham Lincoln

See Also

• Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
• Funeral and Burial of Abraham Lincoln

References

• http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/al16.html

14th President	15th President	16th President	17th President	18th President
Franklin Pierce 1853 - 1857	James Buchanan 1857 - 1861	Abraham Lincoln 1861 - 1865	Andrew Johnson 1865 - 1869	Ulysses S. Grant 1869 - 1877