When the thought of presidents comes into mind, I’m
willing to bet that Abraham Lincoln is amongst the first names on that list. He
is easily one of the most influential and notable presidents ever. This is the
man that gave the Gettysburg Address. This is the man that freed the slaves.
This is the man who came from near nothing, and became the president of these
United States.
Lincoln was born in a simple log cabin in Kentucky
on February, 12 1809. As a child, he taught himself to read, and would often
give speeches to his friends or family members. His reign of presidency began
on the date of March 1861. In his time in office, he gave the Gettysburg
Address, and the Emancipation Proclamation. His actions resulted in the freeing
of slaves from most states. It is because of these actions he earned the name “The
Great Emancipator.” Sadly though, his life was cut short when he was
assassinated on April 16, 1865 by John Wilkes Booth in a theatre.
Lincoln’s
credentials are impressive, but here are some things about Lincoln’s life that
you may not know. Before Lincoln was assassinated, he created the Secret Service
only hours before his death. Even though it is named after him, Abe never
actually slept in the Lincoln Bedroom in the White House. Lincoln personally
test fired rifles outside the White House. The last little known fact about
Abraham is that he is actually inducted into the Wrestling Hall of Fame. It was
reported that Lincoln lost only won match in a total of three hundred.
