Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1890. He was named Abraham after his grand father. Lincoln came from a humble family background and became a president of the United States.
     Lincoln was very interested in reading. He borrowed books from his neighbors. Lincoln have to struggle for a living and for learning.
     Young Lincoln's anti-slavery opinions may have started when he saw the abuse of slaves during a boat trip. As an adult, he got involved in politics. On November 6, 1860 Lincoln was elected president. His dream was to abolish slavery.
    There were many who protested against the law. But Lincoln did not change his mind because he knew it was the right thing to do. On April 14, 1865 while Abraham Lincoln and his wife were watching the play Our American Cousin at Ford's Theater, he was shot by John Wilkes Booth who was one of the people who opposed the abolition of slavery. The president died next morning. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of United States.