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Book a Day Almanac: Lincoln: A Photobiography
Discover the story behind the children's book classic, Lincoln: A Photobiography, while also delving into the background of the author, Russell Freedman.
Read Works
Read Works: Happy Birthday!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about celebrating Abraham Lincoln's birthday. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Lincoln's Last Speech
This American History site provides the text of Abraham Lincoln's last speech given on April 11, 1865.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Proclamation on the Wade Davis Bill, 7 8 188
Here is the text of Abraham Lincoln's response to the Wade-Davis Bill, Congress' response to his plan for Reconstruction.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1864
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1864 won by Republican candidate, Abraham Lincoln.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1860
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1860 won by Republican candidate, 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.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Abraham Lincoln
Brief biographical sketch of America's sixteenth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: The Mask of Lincoln: Lincoln's Second Inaugural
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...
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Abraham Lincoln
Biographical profile of President Abraham Lincoln.
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Berwick Academy: The Life of Abraham Lincoln
Produced by students, this illustrated history and timeline reveals the life and career of the 16th president, Abraham Lincoln.
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Learning on Line: Lincoln's Reconstruction Plan
Part of a larger project about Abraham Lincoln as president, this page discusses the Reconstruction plans put forth by Lincoln, the Congress, and Andrew Johnson. Student comparison activity is included. Author is gifted education teacher...
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Gettysburg Address
This site provides the text of the Gettysburg Address.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Training for the Presidency [Pdf]
"Training for the Presidency" is a one-page, fictional, reading passage about Abraham Lincoln as a child. He does chores for a farmer because the book he had borrowed from him had gotten wet when rain came through the cabin walls. It is...
This Nation
This nation.com: "Emancipation Proclamation" Abraham Lincoln
This Nation site provides the full text of President Abraham Lincoln's "Emancipation Proclamation" which freed slaves.
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Assassination of President Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln has the distinction of being the first President to be assassinated. The Library of Congress has more information about the events surrounding this historic event.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Abraham Lincoln
This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States (1861-65), who preserved the Union during the American Civil War and brought about the emancipation of the...
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Class Flow: Presidents' Day
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipcharts students learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and George Bush throughout the interactive pages. Students can also watch online movies, and teachers can assess their...
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Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: Abraham Lincoln [Pdf]
One-page illustrated profile of Abraham Lincoln itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
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Wordville: President's Readings: Abraham Lincoln and His Cats
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a story about Abraham Lincoln and answer questions about it.
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Under His Hat: Abraham Lincoln: Paying the Price
Preserving the Union came with extreme monetary and personal costs which culminated in many "prices" to pay. Whether it was continuing on with construction plans of the U.S. Capitol building during wartime, ordering new dishes for the...
Library of Congress
Loc: Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana
The Library of Congress takes an in-depth look into the life of Abraham Lincoln through the use of Alfred Whital Stern's collection of Lincoln memorabilia. View letters written by Lincoln as well as various objects from his life....
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National Park Service: Log on and Learn: Discover Presidental Log Cabins
Designed specifically for the middle school student. This site is full of activities that introduce you to the log cabins of several American presidents. Follow teams on archaeological digs as they discover treasures from the past.
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