MARCH 4TH 1861-APRIL 15TH 1865

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

SIGNED THE 13TH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION PERMANENTLY ABOLISHING SLAVERY

DELIVERED THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS, ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS QUOTED SPEECHES IN AMERICA HISTORY

IMPLEMENTED A MILITARY DRAFT THAT LED TO RIOTS IN NEW YORK CITY IN 1863

PRESIDED OVER THE CIVIL WAR AND LED THE UNION TO VICTORY OVER THE CONFEDERACY

CREATED THE FIRST INCOME TAX IN ORDER TO FINANCE UNION EXPENSES IN THE CIVIL WAR

ONE OF THE GREATEST PRESIDENTS IN HISTORY