February 12, 1809: Birth of Abraham Lincoln | Periscope

February 12, 1809: 

Birth of Abraham Lincoln, leader of the Union Army during the Civil War who wanted to end slavery; the 16th President of the United States.

 

12 de febrero de 1809:

Nacimiento de Abraham Lincoln, líder del Ejército de la Unión durante la Guerra Civil, que quería poner fin a la esclavitud; el 16’s presidente de los Estados Unidos.

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