Abraham Lincoln[b] (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the United States through the American …

Dec 29, 2025 · Abraham Lincoln (born February 12, 1809, near Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S.—died April 15, 1865, Washington, D.C.) was the 16th president of the United States (1861–65), who preserved …

Oct 29, 2009 · In April 1865, with the Union on the brink of victory, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln’s assassination made him a martyr to the …

Jul 14, 2023 · President Abraham Lincoln freed enslaved people and led the Union during the Civil War. Learn about his birthday, height, election, assassination, and more.

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been redeployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility following deadly protests in Iran.

2 days ago · U.S. Navy Supercarrier USS Abraham Lincoln Is Moving Right Into Iran’s Backyard The Pentagon has redirected the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group from the South China Sea …

The biography for President Lincoln and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. Abraham Lincoln became the United States’ 16th President in 1861, issuing the …

Lincoln's 1860 U.S. presidential election victory was marred by the quick secession of seven Southern states, leading to the Civil War (1861–1865), the bloodiest conflict in U.S. history.

Abraham Lincoln – 16th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1861, until his assassination in April 1865.

Abraham Lincoln led his country through a tumultuous period and played an instrumental role in abolishing slavery while preserving the Union as the 16th president of the United States.