Abraham Lincoln for ESL Students

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He is one of our most famous and important presidents. His picture is on the American penny and on the five dollar bill. Many cities, streets, and schools are named after him. In this lesson, you will see pictures of Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. I hope you enjoy learning about this famous American. (3 pages)

Who is Abraham Lincoln? Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He was president from 1860-1865.

When was Abraham Lincoln born? He was born on February 12, 1809. He was born in a log cabin in Kentucky. His family was poor.

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