THe MAN IN HISTORY- Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln 16th President of the United States
In office March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865
Vice President	Hannibal Hamlin (1861–1865) Andrew Johnson (1865)
Preceded by	James Buchanan
Succeeded by	Andrew Johnson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 7th district
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849
Preceded by	John Henry
Succeeded by	Thomas L. Harris
Born	February 12, 1809(1809-02-12) Hardin County, Kentucky
Died	April 15, 1865 (aged 56) Washington, D.C.
Resting place	Oak Ridge Cemetery Springfield, Illinois 39°49′24″N 89°39′21″W / 39.82333°N 89.65583°W / 39.82333; -89.65583
Nationality	American
Political party	Whig (1832–1854), Republican (1854–1864), National Union (1864–1865)
Spouse(s)	Mary Todd Lincoln
Children	Robert Todd Lincoln, Edward Lincoln, Willie Lincoln, Tad Lincoln
Occupation	Lawyer
Religion	See: Abraham Lincoln and religion
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Military service
Service/branch	Illinois Militia
Years of service	1832
Battles/wars	Black Hawk W		Read more