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Abraham Lincoln
President of the United States from to
For other uses, see Abraham Lincoln (disambiguation).
"President Lincoln" redirects here. For the troopship, see USS President Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln | |
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Lincoln in | |
In office March 4, – April 15, | |
Vice President | |
Preceded by | James Buchanan |
Succeeded by | Andrew Johnson |
In office March 4, – March 3, | |
Preceded by | John Henry |
Succeeded by | Thomas L. Harris |
In office December 1, – December 4, | |
Preceded by | Achilles Morris |
Born | ()February 12, Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | April 15, () (aged56) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Mannerofdeath | Assassination by gunshot |
Resting place | Lincoln Tomb |
Political party | |
Other political affiliations | National Union (–) |
Height | 6ft 4in (cm)[1] |
Spouse | Mary Todd (m.) |
Children | |
Parents | |
Relatives | Lincoln family |
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