Resources on Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln is one of the most famous figures not only in United States, but across the globe. More books have been written on him than almost anyone else in history, yet even with all the research that has been done on the 16^th president, many people may not have a complete picture of who Lincoln was. We welcome you to explore some of the resources below and get a glimpse of this American icon as a politician, president, father, husband, and friend.

 

Primary Resources

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  Lincoln Quotes & Speeches

  Learn about Lincoln through his own words!

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  Autobiographical Statements

  Read Lincoln's autobiographies of his view on his own life

 

Lincoln Essentials

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  Lincoln Chronology

  Timeline of major Events in Lincoln's Life

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  Elections & Politics

  Learn about Lincoln's Political Career!

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  Lincoln's Homes

  Learn about all the places Lincoln lived

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  Lincoln Facts

  Fun Facts about Abraham Lincoln and his home on 8th & Jackson streets

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  Lincoln and the Constitution

  What was Lincoln's view on the Constitution and how did that affect his political views and the handling of the Civil War?

 

Essays on Lincoln

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  Essays on Lincoln's Life

  Read essays on different periods of Lincoln's life

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  Life of Lincoln

  A photo essay on Lincoln's Life

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  Lincoln, Grant, and the 1864 Election

  Take a closer look at how events that brought these two relatively unknown men together as leaders to end the Civil War

 

Lincoln's Legacy

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  Lincoln's Legacy

  What is the legacy Abraham Lincoln has left on this country?

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  Lincoln & Thanksgiving

  Learn about Lincoln's Thanksgiving legacy

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  Lincoln & Roosevelt

  Learn about Lincoln's influence on president Theodore Roosevelt