Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865)
$350.00
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in a log cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky (now LaRue County). Raised in the frontier wilderness of Indiana, he had little formal education but was a self-taught reader with a deep curiosity and strong moral compass. These qualities led him to study law and enter politics.
Lincoln served in the Illinois state legislature and later in the U.S. House of Representatives before gaining national attention for his debates with Stephen A. Douglas over slavery. In 1860, he was elected the 16th president of the United States, becoming the first Republican to hold the office. His election triggered the secession of several Southern states, leading to the Civil War.
Determined to preserve the Union, Lincoln led the nation through its greatest internal conflict with unwavering resolve. In 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring freedom for enslaved people in Confederate-held territories, redefining the war’s purpose. Later that year, his Gettysburg Address became one of the most famous speeches in American history, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to liberty and equality.
Re-elected in 1864, Lincoln sought to reunify the country through a lenient Reconstruction policy. However, his vision was tragically cut short when he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865.
Lincoln’s leadership preserved the Union, ended slavery, and reshaped America’s future. His legacy remains a lasting symbol of freedom, equality, and democracy.
- Presidential Portrait Collection Prints 1.5″
- Gallery Wrap With Hanger
- Dimensions: 16” x 20”
- Print of original oil paintings by Rosemary Vasquez Tuthill
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