PBS
Pbs Learning Media: u.s. Grant: Warrior Biography: Abraham Lincoln
A profile of Abraham Lincoln's life leading up to and during his professional career as President of the United States during the Civil War.
Other
Potus: Abraham Lincoln
Comprehensive facts about Abraham Lincoln and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Abraham Lincoln
The Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia offers biographical information on Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865 CE), including short-answer basics and a "Life in brief."
Library of Congress
Loc: Mr. Lincoln's Virtual Library
Mr. Lincoln's Virtual Library serves as a gateway to two other American Memory Collections on Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Papers at the Library of Congress and the Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana. Also included within...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Abraham Lincoln in Indiana
A short biography of Abraham Lincoln between the ages of seven and twenty-one, from the time his family lived in Indiana.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Abraham Lincoln
Brief overview of the life of President Lincoln. Includes photo.
Other
Abraham Lincoln Online
Resource provides a list of websites that contain biographical information, places to visit, photo tours of historical places associated with Lincoln, and the text to some of Lincoln's famous speeches and writings.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Abraham Lincoln
Biographical profile of President Abraham Lincoln.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Abraham Lincoln
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Abraham Lincoln and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President Abraham Lincoln for Kids
A biography of Abraham Lincoln who was the 16th president of the United States. On this site, find out more about the life story of Mr. Lincoln.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Mary Lincoln
Read the story of Mary Todd Lincoln also known as Mrs. Abraham Lincoln. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life.
Other
Mr. Lincoln's Whitehouse: Meeting Mr. Lincoln
A history of Abraham Lincoln while in the White House. Provides interactive maps, a biography, and stories about him from people who knew him.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Lincoln, Abraham 1809 1865
Biographical information on the political career of Abraham Lincoln, Representative from Illinois and 16th President of the United States.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Spotlight: Biography: The Civil War
Brief biographies of 7 significant people of Civil War-era America. Each has a portrait from the National Portrait Gallery. Biographies on: Henry Clay, Thaddeus Stevens, John Ericsson, Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln, Julia Ward Howe, and...
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: William Henry Seward (1801 1872)
Brief biography on William Henry Seward who was appointed Secretary of State by Abraham Lincoln on March 5, 1861, and served until March 4, 1869. Seward carefully managed international affairs during the Civil War and also negotiated the...
Other
Abraham Lincoln's White House: Henry Halleck (1815 1872)
Henry Halleck had brains, but had trouble putting his ideas to work. This very readable biography discusses his military career during the Civil War.
Other
Great American History: Abraham Lincoln Lesson Plans
This collection provides several suggested lesson plans appropriate for grades 6-8 and 9-12. The objective of these lesson plans is to insure that students understand the basic facts of Abraham Lincoln's life.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
Curated OER
Abraham Lincoln
Biography of Abraham Lincoln. This piece highlights Lincoln's political life. Discusses his election to the Illinois Legislature, Congress, and ultimately his election as president.
Read Works
Read Works: Presidents' Day Is Here!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and how they are celebrated each year on President's Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
Other
Henry Clay Memorial Foundation: Biography and Timeline
The official site for the Henry Clay Estate presents a biography and a timeline of important events in Clay's life. Other topics of interest: Henry Clay the Statesman, the Attorney, the Farmer, Henry Clay and Abraham Lincoln. Click on...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Honest Abe" by Barbara Radner
A learning module that begins with "Honest Abe" by Barbara Radner, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Doris Kearns Goodwin, ph.d.
Biography of Pulitzer Prize winner Doris Kearns, a prolific writer and professor of American government and history who has written many notable books on past presidents.