Abraham Lincoln His face is seen on places such as the American penny and dollar bills. Almost every American can tell you who he was and what his famous contributions were as president. The man is Abraham Lincoln, From the backwoods of Hodgenville Kentucky, rose to become one of the greatest presidents of the United States. He was the famous leader during the historic Civil War from 1860 to his assassination in 1865. Abraham Lincoln was a …showed first 75 words of 1207 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1207 total…into the cage and cement poured, creating a block eight feet deep. Abraham Lincoln is remembered for his vital role as the leader in preserving the Union during the Civil War and beginning the process that led to the end of slavery in the United States. He is also remembered for his character, his speeches and letters, and as a man of humble origins whose determination and perseverance led him to the nation's highest office.