Abraham Lincoln's Early Life

Abraham Lincoln's Early Life

By: Akash Agrawal


Abraham was a very important president of the United States. He was known for ending slavery and uniting the country. His early life had lead him to become a president.

  Abraham had a rough childhood. Abraham was born in February 12, 1809 in a log cabin in Kentucky. His mother died when he has was only nine years old. Abraham and his family moved to Indiana and then eventually to Illinois.

Lincoln received very little formal education but, he loved to read books from an early age. So much so, that he would walk miles to borrow one. His favourite books were the bible and Aesop Fables. These books constructed a literary, intellectual and moral foundation. As he grew up, he began to work by splitting rails. During this time he developed good social circle. He spoke on many issues. Many people realized that he is a great speaker. Some encouraged him to run for congress. So, he ran for congress. He tried many times, but failed many of the attempts. After he lost interest, he quit politics to start law practice. When Franklin Pierce signed the Kansas-Nebraska act, Abraham was against it. He led a public struggle against it. This propelled him back into politics. and made him famous. He ran for president and won. Abraham became the 16^th president of the United States.

He did a great work as president. In short time as president, he fought the civil war to unite the United states. He signed proclamation of Emancipation that freed slaves. Alas, he made many confederate enemies. In 1865, Abraham went to a theatre. The confederate, John Wilkes snuck into the Presidential box and shot him on the head. He died 9 hours later.

  Abraham Lincoln had a humble background. He was a self made man who accomplished a great deal as a president. He was assassinated for his work. He will be remembered forever.