Abraham Lincoln
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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ABRAHAM'S CHILDHOOD
ABRAHAM'S CHILDHOOD
- Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in a cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky.
- Abraham was named after his grandfather, who was killed by Indians.
- When Abraham was seven years old, they moved to Spencer County in Indiana.
- Before Abraham's 10th birthday he had lost two family members.
- His mother died two years later from 'milk sickness'.
ABRAHAM'S CHILDHOOD
- He also had a younger brother that died in infancy.
- Abraham soon had a new stepmother, Sarah Bush Johnston.
ABRAHAM'S TEENAGE YEARS
- He received little formal education.
- In 1830, his family moved to Illinois.
- He helped his father build a log cabin and clear land.
- He worked as a boatman, store clerk, surveyor, and militia soldier.
- Abraham's life was filled with sadness but also with greatness.
ABRAHAM'S PRESIDENCY
- He is the 16th president of the United States.
- He is known as one of the greatest presidents.
- He was president for 2 terms.
