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Birthday of American President Lincoln

1809 February, Lincoln was born in a civilian family in Kentucky.

Lincoln always went to school for only one year when he was young. He did farm work, worked as a shopkeeper in a small shop and later as a postmaster. No matter when and where, he always pays attention to self-study and finally makes himself an excellent lawyer.

1834, Lincoln was elected to the Illinois legislature, 1847, he was elected to the House of Representatives. At that time, black slavery in the southern United States seriously hindered the development of capitalism, and black slaves lived a miserable life. Lincoln witnessed the misery of auctioning slaves and hated it every day. He gave speeches everywhere against the knitting system and soon became an indispensable figure in American politics. 1860, Lincoln was elected as the 16 th president of the United States. At this time, seven southern States formed the southern federal government in an attempt to split the United States. Lincoln's cabinet decided to maintain federal unity by force. The civil war broke out in 186 1. In June, President Lincoln announced the The Emancipation Proclamation, which gave all slaves in the United States legal rights. 1865, after four years of bitter struggle, the American Civil War finally ended, and the North led by Lincoln won the final victory, which completely cleared the way for the development of American capitalism. On April 4th, Lincoln saw a play at Ford Theatre. He was assassinated at the age of 65 by a fanatical defender of slavery in the South.

How many years have passed, Lincoln still occupies a lofty position in the eyes of the American people. Lincoln's birthday has become an annual anniversary in 26 States except the southern United States. At that time, people will give speeches and publish articles, and the magnificent Lincoln Memorial in Washington will welcome an endless stream of visitors.