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Mr. Lincoln's Whitehouse: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at Andrew Johnson, Lincoln's vice-president in his second term. Descriptions of him on Inauguration Day are interesting to read. The surprise selection, of course, became president upon Lincoln's death.
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Huntington Library

Huntington Library: New Birth of Freedom: Lincoln's Presidency and the Civil War

For Teachers 8th
In this lesson, 8th graders will examine primary source letters and speeches to learn about the lives of soldiers and leaders during the Civil War and about Lincoln as a leader. Student resources are included.
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Primary
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: Exchange Between Horace Greeley and Lincoln, 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source excerpts from New York Tribune editorial letter written by abolitionist Horace Greeley followed by a response from President Abraham Lincoln published in the New York Times, 1862.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Gettysburg Address" by President Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This speech was given in 1863 after the Union and Confederate armies had been at war for more than three years and several hundred thousand Americans had already died. Thousands of Union soldiers died at the Battle of Gettysburg alone. A...
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Northern Illinois University

Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project: Teacher's Parlor

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of lesson plans centered around President Abraham Lincoln that helps students understand some important events in America's history. The purpose of the page is present some major themes in American history from mid...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation" by Mike Kubic, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
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Primary
Son of the South

Son of the South: The Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Pages from Harper's Weekly edition on April 29, 1865, published just after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events on April 14, 1865, when Abraham Lincoln was assassinated while attending a theater performance. His Secretary of State, William Henry Seward, was also attacked at his home that night but survived. Includes a timeline...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: The Assassination of Abe Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
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History Tools

History Tools: Abraham Lincoln, Second Inaugural Address 4 March 1865 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete text of Lincoln's second inaugural address delivered in March 1865 with introductory comments and discussion questions.
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History Tools

History Tools: Abraham Lincoln, the Gettysburg Address 19 November 1863 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In Lincoln's famous speech, the Gettysburg Address, he spoke about the ideals for which he believed the Union stood. Here you can read an introduction and the complete text.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Lincoln Goes to War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan that includes six activities focusing on "the decision-making process that precipitated the Civil War". Activities have young scholars reviewing the decision Lincoln made to secure Fort Sumter, the secession crisis of 1861,...
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Other

Cyark: Lincoln Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC stands as a tribute to the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. You can learn about this memorial structure through the exhibit and 3D explorer featured here.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Lincoln, Douglas and Brown

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of events of a nation in conflict including the 1858 U.S. Senate race between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas and the attack on Harpers Ferry.
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McGill University

Mc Gill University: Collection of Lincolniana

For Students 9th - 10th
Click Enter to find a world of Lincolniana! Start with the Virtual Exhibit that offers collections of manuscripts on Lincoln, the Man, the Civil War, Slavery & Emancipation, Assassination & Death, Trial & Execution of the...
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Brown University

Brown University Library: Lincolniana at Brown

For Students 9th - 10th
Digital archive of newspapers, objects, graphics, letters, and similar resources that document Lincoln's life and legacy. Browse the collection to find newspaper reports of Lincoln's assassination, badges of mourning worn at his funeral,...
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Lincoln's Last Speech

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This American History site provides the text of Abraham Lincoln's last speech given on April 11, 1865.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Lincoln's First Inaugural Address

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
These lesson plans help young scholars evaluate Abraham Lincoln's actions during his presidency. Related links assist students in this evaluation.
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Handout
American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical profile of President Abraham Lincoln.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Abraham Lincoln and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Other

Berwick Academy: The Life of Abraham Lincoln

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Produced by students, this illustrated history and timeline reveals the life and career of the 16th president, Abraham Lincoln.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Mask of Lincoln: John Wilkes Booth

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Portrait Gallery publishes a captioned portrait of John Wilkes Booth in which Booth's animosity toward Lincoln and the events of Lincoln's assassination are recounted.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Mask of Lincoln: Lincoln's Second Inaugural

For Students 9th - 10th
See a historical photograph taken as Lincoln stepped forward to deliver his inaugural address after being sworn into office as president for the second time. Accompanying caption explains the event?s significance in American history, and...
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Lincoln Douglas Debates

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the Lincoln Douglas Debates, a series of seven public debates held in 1858 between Republican Abraham Lincoln and Democrat Stephen Douglas as they contested the Illinois Senate seat.

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