President Lincoln

Definition

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He is known for leading the country through its greatest internal crisis, the Civil War, and for his efforts to preserve the Union and abolish slavery.

Related terms

Civil War: A conflict fought between Northern states (Union) and Southern states (Confederacy) from 1861 to 1865 over issues including slavery and state rights.

Emancipation Proclamation: An executive order issued by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863, that declared all slaves in Confederate territory to be free.

Abolitionists: People who actively campaigned against slavery and worked towards its abolition. Notable abolitionists include Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman.