Philippe gaucher biography of abraham lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln
President of the United States from 1861 to 1865
For other uses, see Abraham Lincoln (disambiguation).
"President Lincoln" redirects here.
For the troopship, see USS President Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln | |
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Lincoln in 1863 | |
In office March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865 | |
Vice President | |
Preceded by | James Buchanan |
Succeeded by | Andrew Johnson |
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | John Henry |
Succeeded by | Thomas L.
Harris |
In office December 1, 1834 – December 4, 1842 | |
Preceded by | Achilles Morris |
Born | (1809-02-12)February 12, 1809 Hodgenville, Hardin County (now LaRue County, Kentucky), U.S. |
Died | April 15, 1865(1865-04-15) (aged 56) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Manner of death | Assassination by gunshot |
Resting place | Lincoln Tomb |
Political party | |
Other political affiliations | National Union (1864–1865) |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)[1] |