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The Lincoln Institute: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience Abraham Lincoln's life, career, character and beliefs in this collection of short essays. The perfect book for history buffs and anyone who wants to learn more about Abraham Lincoln "by littles".
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Patsy Stevens

Garden of Praise: Biographies for Kids: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 3rd - 6th
The author has provided an elementary-level site with good information about Abraham Lincoln. More can be learned by visiting the additional links provided. As an added bonus, a vocabulary development section is included.
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The History Place

The History Place: Battle of Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a detailed account of the most famous and important battle of the U.S. Civil War, the battle of Gettysburg. Check out the link, near the bottom of the page, to a letter from President Lincoln to...
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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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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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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Abraham Lincoln's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Article I: Habeas Corpus Suspension

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource discusses Article I of the U.S. Constitution and the suspension of Habeas Corpus during the Civil War. The links throughout the text lead to the footnotes at the bottom of the page.
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Crisis at Fort Sumter

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed background information is provided to assist users in solving the dilemmas facing President Lincoln in the events surrounding the fall of Fort Sumter.
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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 students evaluate Abraham Lincoln's actions during his presidency. Related links assist students in this evaluation.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: One Cent Program: Lincoln Al Fresco [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the meanings of the symbols on the back of the 2010 Lincoln penny.
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Book a Day Almanac: Lincoln: A Photobiography

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover the story behind the children's book classic, Lincoln: A Photobiography, while also delving into the background of the author, Russell Freedman.
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US Department of the Treasury

U.s. Department of the Treasury: History: William P. Fessenden (1864 1865)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Office of the Curator of the Department of the Treasury provides a brief account of the life of William P. Fessenden, including his role as President Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury from 1864 to 1865.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: President Abraham Lincoln's Assassination

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth; major event in the American Civil War.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Chattanooga

For Students 9th - 10th
Article contains interesting facts and information about the Battle of Chattanooga, one of the major battles that were fought during the Civil War on November 23-25, 1863.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Chickamauga

For Students 9th - 10th
Article contains interesting facts and information about the Battle of Chickamauga, one of the major battles that were fought during the Civil War on September 19-20, 1863.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Chancellorsville

For Students 9th - 10th
Article contains interesting facts and information about the Battle of Chancellorsville, one of the major battles that were fought during the Civil War on May 1-4, 1863.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Shiloh

For Students 9th - 10th
Article contains interesting facts and information about the Battle of Chancellorsville, one of the major battles that were fought during the Civil War on April 6-7, 1862.
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This Nation

This nation.com: "Emancipation Proclamation" Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This Nation site provides the full text of President Abraham Lincoln's "Emancipation Proclamation" which freed slaves.
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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: The Great Cause of Union

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Information with lesson plan for grades 9-12 about Abraham Lincoln's presidency focuses on the decisions and political actions he had to make throughout the Civil War.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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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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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Gettysburg Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the text of the Gettysburg Address.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Siteseen: American Historama: Abraham Lincoln Assassination

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed facts and information on John Wilkes Booth and other conspirators that were involved in the assassination of President Lincoln in 1865.