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In this tomb are the remains of
Abraham Lincoln,
sixteenth President of the United States.
Born February 12, 1809, in a log cabin at Hodgenville, Kentucky, a slave state, second child of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks. Died at Washington, D.C. April 15, 1865. Taken by his parents, in 1816, to Spencer County, Indiana, where he spent his youth. Two years later left motherless, but upon the re-marriage of his father became strongly attached to his stepmother, Sarah Bush, who exerted great influence on his character.
At the age of twenty-one came with his family overland to Macon County, Illinois, where they settled on a farm. In 1831 moved to New Salem, where he lived six years. Moved to Springfield and practiced law until 1860, where he was elected to the Presidency of the United States.
On November 4, 1842, married Mary Todd to which union were born four children, Robert Todd, Edward Baker, William Wallace and Thomas.
Served as captain in the Black Hawk War, four terms in the Illinois state legislature, one term in Congress. Was twice defeated for United States Senate, and twice elected President of the United States.
With only a meager schooling, he became a master of the English language, a lawyer of the highest standing and ability, a nationally known orator and debater, and one of the world's greatest statesmen.
He guided our nation through the Civil War and preserved our union for posterity. |