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About Abraham Lincoln
American president
Abraham Lincoln was an American president who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 to 1865. He is remembered for leading the country through the American Civil War. During his presidency, Lincoln oversaw the Union victory over the Confederacy and played a major role in the abolition of slavery. His words are often associated with leadership, national crisis, and the struggle for freedom.
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Friendship: more sayings
- “That's a wonderful change that's taken place, and so most poetry today is published, if not directly by the p…”A. R. Ammons
- “I did have a friend,' I said.'And your friend trespassed upon you,' the Wally replied.”Alexandra Kleeman
- “I have had five phenomenal children, a great husband and, even though we are separated, we are good friends.”Maureen Forrester
Explore Time
- “I met Madonna when I was 22, and I danced with her until I was 28. When I met her, I was a tomboy! Every time…”Sofia Boutella
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Books by Abraham Lincoln
Autobiography
2009
The Gettysburg Address
1972
The Lincoln-Douglas debates
2005