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The Lincoln Institute: Mr. Lincoln and Friends
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".
Patsy Stevens
Garden of Praise: Biographies for Kids: Abraham Lincoln
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.
The History Place
The History Place: Battle of Gettysburg
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
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.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Abraham Lincoln
Biographical profile of President Abraham Lincoln.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Abraham Lincoln
This easy-to-navigate site has Abraham Lincoln's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and several video clips.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Article I: Habeas Corpus Suspension
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
Detailed background information is provided to assist users in solving the dilemmas facing President Lincoln in the events surrounding the fall of Fort Sumter.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Lincoln's First Inaugural Address
These lesson plans help students evaluate Abraham Lincoln's actions during his presidency. Related links assist students in this evaluation.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: One Cent Program: Lincoln Al Fresco [Pdf]
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
Discover the story behind the children's book classic, Lincoln: A Photobiography, while also delving into the background of the author, Russell Freedman.
US Department of the Treasury
U.s. Department of the Treasury: History: William P. Fessenden (1864 1865)
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: President Abraham Lincoln's Assassination
Kids learn about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth; major event in the American Civil War.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Chattanooga
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: Civil Conflict: Battle of Chickamauga
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: Civil Conflict: Battle of Chancellorsville
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: Civil Conflict: Battle of Shiloh
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.
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.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: The Great Cause of Union
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.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
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
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Abraham Lincoln and summaries of important events during his presidency.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Gettysburg Address
This site provides the text of the Gettysburg Address.
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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Siteseen: American Historama: Abraham Lincoln Assassination
Provides detailed facts and information on John Wilkes Booth and other conspirators that were involved in the assassination of President Lincoln in 1865.