ABE LINCOLN

By Keanen G. 

Abe Lincoln is an inspiration to Americans everywhere and one of his biggest accomplishments is that he freed the slaves. Back in his time, that made many of the white people mad. There was even a civil war over it. I think he did the right thing. Let's get into what really took place. He was enshrined in the wrestling hall of fame. 

           First, I am going to talk about his assassination. I know it is the end of his story, but it is going to be the beginning of mine. He was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on Aprill 15, 1865 at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. Next let's talk about his birth. He was born in Sinking Spring Farm, Kentucky on February 12, 1809. Hours before he was assassinated, he created the secret service. Also, did you know that grave diggers tried to get his corpse? He was 56 when he died. 

           Now let's talk about his presidency. Did you know that he was a Republican? He was the 16th, president. Before he was president, he was a lawyer and went in front of the Supreme court. He served his whole first term but sadly only 42 days (about 1 and a half months) into his second term he was killed. John Wilkes booths brother saved Abes son from a train incident in New Jersey. 

             Now let's talk about the Civil war. It started on April 12, 1861, and it ended on May 9, 1865. The north won but at a very high cost. 6 hundred to 7 hundred thousand people died which is really sad. Abe was the President for almost the whole war. Just after he died the war ended. He saw it end in Heaven. 

 Lastly, did you know he was estimated to be worth over one million dollars in current money. He was 6 feet 4, minus the hat of course. For the height he was only 180 pounds and that is surprising to me because I am 5 foot 3 and I weigh 120 just saying that makes me feel fat, but I bet Abe did not have the flap of steel.  

In conclusion, Abe Lincoln was an incredibly fun person to research, and I would really recommend him to you. Is it just me, or does everyone like his top hat? This is what I learned about Abe Lincoln; I hope you liked my presentation.  

 

Sources: Me Wille and Pa, Wikipedia, and Cooper.