is for Abe

Abraham Lincoln, also known as "Abe", was the 16th President of the United States. He was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky on February 12, 1809. Before he became president, he was a successful lawyer and politician.

is for Brave

Not a lot of people agreed with President Lincoln's views, but he continued to fight for what was right. He was brave because he wanted to do the right thing even if there were obstacles that got in the way. 

is for Civil War

The Civil War was started because some states wanted to separate and have their own states' rights. The war was between the North and the South. Abraham Lincoln was the leader of the North. One of the main issues was slavery and secession.

is for Determination

Abraham Lincoln had the determination to make sure every person lived a free and equal right. He strongly opposed the beliefs of the South and was determined to stop the spread of their ideas. 

is for Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation was a document issued by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863. This meant that the people who were slaves in the South were free.  

is for Freedom

When Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, he wanted to make sure all people had the freedom to choose how they lived their lives. 

is for Gettysburg Address

The Gettysburg Address was a famous speech given by President Lincoln on November 19, 1863. It starts with "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."

is for Honest

A nickname for Abraham Lincoln was "Honest Abe" because as a young man he worked a store clerk and accidentally gave the wrong change to a customer. When he realized his mistake, he walked 3 miles to give the customer the accurate change. He was an honest person. 

is for Impact

Abraham Lincoln made a big impact on our country's history. He preserved the Union and ended slavery. His legacy lives forever. 

is for Justice

Abraham Lincoln fought for justice. He wanted to do the right thing as president and he was a true leader. thanks to him, there were many changes to the nation that helped it grow stronger. 

is for Kentucky

Kentucky was the state where Abraham Lincoln was born in. He  was born in a small, one-room log cabin. His dad was named Thomas and his mom was named Nancy. His parents had three children; Sarah, Abraham and Thomas. 

is for Lincoln Cottage

The Lincoln Cottage was home to the president for a while. In this place, he was able to make difficult decisions that would impact the nation. 

is for Mary Todd Lincoln

Mary Todd Lincoln was Abraham Lincoln's wife. They got married on November 4, 1842. They had 4 sons, but two passed away. When they moved to the Lincoln Cottage, President Lincoln sent her a telegram informing her that he was well.

is for Needs

When serving as a President, the person has to make sure he fits to everyone's needs. He is elected by the people, so he has to serve the people. President Lincoln made sure he was fair and just towards everyone. He made sure the people's needs were met. 

is for Outspoken

A person who is outspoken is very direct and likes to voice their opinions. Abraham Lincoln was very honest and as leader, he had to be outspoken and state when he disagreed with something.

is for Penny

A penny is a U.S coin that is worth one cent. It is made out of copper and is brown in color. The front of it has Abraham Lincoln's face. The penny has been updated through the years, but Abe Lincoln's face remains on the front. It is shiny!

is for Qualification

To be the President of the United States, you have to meet certain qualifications. There are three you must meet according to the Constitution. You have to be at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and have lived in the United States for 14 years.