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Abraham Lincoln Overview
Abraham Lincoln Overview
Introduction
Abraham Lincoln served as the 16th President of the United States. He served in
this position from 1861 to 1865. His presidency is considered one of the most
important in the American history. This is because the American Civil War began and
concluded during his presidency. He was the leader of the northern states, known as
the Union, during the Civil War. And he played an instrumental role in securing a
victory for the Union.