Abraham Lincoln[b] (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the United States through the American …

Our mission is to make post-secondary success possible for Abraham Lincoln High School (Des Moines) students through scholarships and educational support. A secondary purpose of the Foundation is to …

May 17, 2026 · Abraham Lincoln (born February 12, 1809, near Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S.—died April 15, 1865, Washington, D.C.) was the 16th president of the United States (1861–65), who preserved …

Oct 29, 2009 · In April 1865, with the Union on the brink of victory, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln’s assassination made him a martyr to the …

Jul 14, 2023 · President Abraham Lincoln freed enslaved people and led the Union during the Civil War. Learn about his birthday, height, election, assassination, and more.

4 days ago · On Tuesday, May 5, Lincoln High School seniors were celebrated during the annual Decision Day event, where they were gifted cookies and shirts in recognition of their post-high school …

The biography for President Lincoln and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. Abraham Lincoln became the United States’ 16th President in 1861, issuing the …

Jan 28, 2025 · Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. His election prompted the Secession Crisis, and his actions to preserve the Union contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War.

On Good Friday, April 14, 1865, Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre in Washington by John Wilkes Booth, an actor, who somehow thought he was helping his beloved South. Lincoln died the …

In the effort to win the war, Lincoln assumed more power than any president before him, declaring martial law and suspending legal rights. He had difficulty finding effective generals to lead the Union …