Celebrate Lincoln's Bicentennial (Born 1809)

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Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, is one of the most inspiring and revered figures in American history. Known as "Honest Abe," he issued the Emancipation Proclamation (1862, 1863) and delivered the Gettysburg Address (1863). In January 2009, President Obama was sworn in with his hand on the bible Lincoln used at his first inauguration in 1861.

Add these free printables and mini-book to your teaching tools:

• Abraham Lincoln: A Great President, a Great American (Biography Mini-Book)
• President Lincoln - A Classroom Song
• Lincoln Memorial - Coloring Exercise
  

For all our Commander-in-Chief lessons, online activities, timelines, and printables, visit the Presidency of the United States resource collection. Or take a closer look at biography genre studies.

Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, is best known for issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, which led to the abolition of slavery in the United States. He was President from 1861 until his death in 1865. What would you ask him if you could talk with him today?

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Articles

Abraham Lincoln Reader's Theater
Scholastic Professional | Students embody history with three short scripts. Add action and relevancy to curricular themes like Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and the time of slavery.

Hang in There! The Persistence of Abraham Lincoln
See how Lincoln personifies the definition of "persistence" with a brief look at key facts from his life.

Lincoln Primary Source Gallery
Find primary sources, like photos, original documents, and speeches that offer an unfiltered view of the events that shaped the world today.

Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, 1865
At his second inauguration in 1965, President Lincoln gave one of the most famous speeches in American presidential history.

Lincoln Memorial
A brief synopsis of Abraham Lincoln's accomplishments, and a corresponding activity.

Resources

Books About Abe Lincoln
Find nonfiction books celebrating the life of Abraham Lincoln for readers in grades 4-12.

Picture Books About Abe Lincoln
Discover recent books to celebrate the Lincoln bicentennial with elementary students grades PreK-5.

Activities

Grade 1 - The Path of a President
Trace Abraham Lincoln's steps from his humble childhood home -- a log cabin with a dirt floor -- to the highest office in the land in this audio article for 1st graders.

Grade 2 - The Path of a President
Trace Abraham Lincoln's steps from his humble childhood home — a log cabin with a dirt floor — to the highest office in the land in this audio article for 2nd graders.