Abraham Lincoln

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Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, known for leading the nation through the Civil War and abolishing slavery.

Born
February 12, 1809
Died
April 15, 1865
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"I agree with you, Mr. Chairman, that the working men are the basis of all governments, for the plain reason that they are the more numerous, and as you added that those were the sentiments of the gentlemen present, representing not only the working class, but citizens of other callings than those of the mechanic, I am happy to concur with you in these sentiments, not only of the native born citizens, but also of the Germans and foreigners from other countries."

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