Abraham Lincoln  - American statesman, 16th President of the United States

Abraham born February 12, 1809 and growing up in a family of a poor farmer. From an early age engaged in physical labor. Poverty family did not allow Abraham to learn, at the school he attended only a year. Pursuing self, Abraham passed the exam well, and began practicing law.

In 1858, lost the election to the post of US Senator, and two years later was elected president of the United States.

Lincoln fought the expansion of slavery in the end could abolish it. He advocated the unification of the country, the development of railway network.

April 15, 1868 was wounded and died.