The 16th President: Abraham Lincoln
by Brittany Membrila
1. BIRTH
1.1. Born: February 12, 1809
1.2. Hodgenville, Kentucky
1.3. Born to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln
2. PRESIDENCY
2.1. Party: Republican
2.2. Term: 1861-1865
3. DEATH
3.1. April 15, 1865
3.2. Cause of death: Assassination
4. IMPACT/LEGACY
4.1. Emancipation Proclamation (1863)
4.2. Gettysburg Address (1863)
5. FAMILY
5.1. Wife: Mary Todd
5.2. 4 Children: Robert, Edward, Willie, Tad
6. Interesting Characteristics
6.1. He practiced law without a degree
6.2. He didn't like being called Abe
6.3. His dog was named Fido
6.4. He was the tallest president