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Abraham Lincoln was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Lincoln led the United States through the American Civil War — its bloodiest war.
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Abraham Lincoln | |
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 Portrait by Alexander Gardner, November 1863 | |
| 16th President of the United States | |
| In office March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865 | |
| Vice President |
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| Preceded by | James Buchanan |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Johnson |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | John Henry |
| Succeeded by | Thomas L. Harris |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from Sangamon County | |
| In office December 1, 1834 – December 4, 1842 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1809 Sinking Spring Farm, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | April 15, 1865 (aged 56) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Cause of death | Assassination (gunshot wound to the head) |
| Resting place | Lincoln Tomb |
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| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Todd (m. 1842) |
| Children |
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| Mother | Nancy Hanks |
| Father | Thomas Lincoln |
| Relatives | Lincoln family |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
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| Branch/service | Illinois Militia |
| Years of service | 1832 |
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| Battles/wars | American Indian Wars
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Mr. Every Day came into the world by way of a Cherokee Indian mother and a Bahamian father. At the age of three, Mr. Every Day toured with Stevie Wonder and his godfather Gil Scott-Heron, who was the first recording artist signed by Clive Davis.
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