Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln - American statesman, 16th President of the United States, who opposed slavery. Born February 12, 1809, near Hodgenville. Died April 15, 1865, in Washington.

Abraham Lincoln was born in a poor farmer's family. From an early age, Abraham helped the family on the farm, was employed.
In the presidential election of 1860, Abraham Lincoln was able to win three of their opponents. Lincoln believed slavery evil. September 22, 1862, he announced that from January 1 of the coming year, all slaves "now and forever will be free".
Abraham Lincoln was shot in the head. Without regaining consciousness president died.