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Abraham Lincoln
16th President of the United States
Emancipation, Civil War Leadership
Overview
President who preserved the Union during the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation ending slavery. Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865. His presidency remains the most consequential in addressing racial injustice, though Reconstruction was tragically undermined after his death.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Suspended habeas corpus during Civil War
Initially prioritized Union preservation over abolition
Assassination ended Reconstruction before it could succeed
Related Investigations (1)
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- February 12, 1809
Education
- •Self-educated lawyer
Key Timeline
1861
Inaugurated as 16th President
1863
Issued Emancipation Proclamation
1865 Apr 14
Assassinated at Ford's Theatre