Abraham Lincoln

Governmental positions held by Abraham Lincoln

PositionDistrict RepresentedTerm
Member of Illinois House of Representatives
President of the United States United States of America 1861 - 1865
United States Representative Illinois's 7th congressional district 1847 - 1849
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Predecessor and Successor

James Buchanan
1857 - 1861
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1861 - 1865
Andrew Johnson
1865 - 1869
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Presidential cabinet under Abraham Lincoln

Cabinet MemberPositionTerm
Hugh McCulloch United States Secretary of the Treasury 1865-1869
Salmon P. Chase United States Secretary of the Treasury 1861-1864
William P. Fessenden United States Secretary of the Treasury 1864-1865
William H. Seward United States Secretary of State 1861-1869
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Written works by Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln on Race and Slavery
Lincoln on Race and Slavery
Edited by:Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Genre:History, Non-fiction

Books about Abraham Lincoln

The Lincolns: Portrait of a Marriage
The Lincolns: Portrait of a Marriage
Author:Daniel Mark Epstein
Genre:Biography
Lincoln on Race and Slavery
Lincoln on Race and Slavery
Genre:History, Non-fiction
Notes on the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
Notes on the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
Copyright date:December 2012
Author:Aberjhani
Lincoln and His Admirals
Lincoln and His Admirals
Author:Craig Symonds
Genre:History

Places Abraham Lincoln has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Abraham Lincoln
MarkerLocationPopulation
A Springfield 116,250
B Illinois 12,869,257
C Kentucky 4,369,356
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What ethnicity was Abraham Lincoln?
  • A:
    Abraham Lincoln was of American descent.
  • Q:
    Where was Abraham Lincoln born?
  • A:
    Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County.
  • Q:
    Who is acknowledged for having an influence on Abraham Lincoln?
  • A:
    Thomas Paine and Theodore Parker influenced Abraham Lincoln.
  • Q:
    How did Abraham Lincoln die?
  • A:
    He died in April, 1865 from a gunshot wound.
  • Q:
    In what field of work did Abraham Lincoln specialize?
  • A:
    Abraham Lincoln was an accomplished lawyer, politician and president.
  • Q:
    Who was Abraham Lincoln's Vice President?
  • A:
    Hannibal Hamlin and Andrew Johnson were the Vice Presidents.
  • Q:
    What was the height of Abraham Lincoln?
  • A:
    Abraham Lincoln was 6 feet, 4 inches tall.
  • Q:
    What is Abraham Lincoln quoted as saying?
  • A:
    One famous quote is, "I do the very best I know how the very best I can; and I mean to keep doing so until the end. If the end brings me out all right, what is said against me wont amount to anything. If the end brings me out wrong, ten angels swearing I was right would make no difference."
  • Q:
    What number was the U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln?
  • A:
    He was the 16th President of the United States.
Abraham Lincoln Photo Gallery

Quotes

  • The ballot is stronger than the bullet.

    - Abraham Lincoln
  • Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

    - Abraham Lincoln
  • While the people retain their virtue, and vigilance, no administration, by any extreme of wickedness or folly, can very seriously injure the government, in the short space of four years.

    - Abraham Lincoln

Appearances on Money

Abraham Lincoln
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