Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we celebrate his essential contributions to our country, let's ...

1) Have the class brainstorm what they know about Abraham Lincoln. For what is he remembered? What do they know about his life? You may wish to record class responses on the board. 2) Ask the ...

Major Acts In practical terms, the achievements of Abraham Lincoln are mammoth, yet simple to describe: he confronted the secession of the South and the dissolution of the Union with all the political ...

OVERVIEW: Abraham Lincoln’s presidency was defined by the Civil War. Before he even took office—and largely because of his election—southern states were seceding from the Union, and he would ...

tapping into a groundswell of grown-up readers thirsty for knowing more about the world once inhabited by Abraham, Noah and Moses. With the late-September release of the kids version of the book ...

In addition to being president, Abraham Lincoln was the post-master of New Salem; he also offered services as a wood chopper, county deputy surveyor, and lawyer. Abraham Lincoln was born in a one-room ...