Every American knows President Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the
United States. "Honest Abe", as he was commonly known as, was born in the
wilderness country of Hardin County, Kentucky on February 12, 1809.
Abraham Lincoln became president in 1861. Although he hated war, he was drawn
into it as he believed it was the only was to save the nation after the southern
states declared their secession to the Union.
In addition to serving as president during the civil war and saving the
Union, Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation that ended slavery in the
U.S. forever.He also wrote and gave The Gettysburg Address, memorializing the
bloodiest and most important battle of the Civil War. Gettysburg proved to be
the turning point of the war.
Shortly after the war ended, Abraham Lincoln became the first U.S. President
to be assassinated. He was shot and mortally wounded on Good Friday, April 14,
1865 by John Wilkes Booth in Ford's Theatre.
Let's send birthday greetings to this President!
Shirt Origami Fold Card
Male Happy Birthday Handmade Card
pocket watch card
Stars and Stripes Birthday Note Card
Birthday Hand Made Card
Masculine Handmade Birthday Card
Red White and Blue Greeting Card
Acorn Design Single Blank Card
Lighthouse Card Handstitched
handpainted blank greeting card
Greeting Card Masculine Black, White & Silver
Life of Abraham 8x10 print
Heart fairy Door
Celtic Heart Love Knot Wood Carved
Bottle and Hearts Wind Chime/Suncatcher
Small Wicker Heart With Red Gingham Ribbon
Steampunk inspired Polymer Clay Heart Pendant
Love Guitar Pick Handmade Aluminum
Anatomical Heart Locket FULL COLOR -swivels to open
Big Red Irish Crochet Heart Wall Hanging or Pillow Top
Pair of Adjustable Silver Heart Clip Thigh/Calf Sock Garter
Queen of Hearts Handcrafted Leather Belt
Heart Earrings, Delicate Hand Tatted Lace
heart measuring spoons - hand cast pewter
