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Born on February 12, 1809, in Hodgenville, Kentucky, Lincoln became the 16th president of the United States in 1861,
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serving until his assassination in 1865. He is widely recognized for his leadership during one of the country's darkest periods - the Civil War
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Lincoln grew up in a poor family and had limited formal education. However, he was a voracious reader and taught himself the law.
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He moved to Illinois in 1830 and began practicing law and engaging in local politics.
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He was a member of the Whig Party and served in the Illinois state legislature from 1834 to 1842.
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In 1846, Lincoln was elected to the US House of Representatives, where he served for one term.
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Lincoln's presidency was marked by a series of monumental events, including the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861,