Abraham Lincoln Facts You Should Know [Free Fact Cards]

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Discover the fascinating life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln within these Abraham Lincoln facts. From his towering height to his pivotal role in ending slavery, explore the incredible story of ‘Honest Abe’.

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Abraham Lincoln was a significant person in American history. He became the 16th President of the United States, and he’s famous for many reasons. One interesting fact about him is that he was really tall! In fact, he’s one of the tallest presidents we’ve ever had. He was around 6 feet 4 inches tall, which is like having a giant in the White House!

Another cool thing about Lincoln is that he loved reading and learning. He didn’t have many books when he was a kid, but he read everything he could get his hands on. He even taught himself how to be a lawyer by reading law books. And you know what? He was known for his honesty, so people called him “Honest Abe.” He once walked miles to return a few pennies to someone he overcharged.

One of the most important things President Lincoln did was to end slavery in the United States. He issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which said all enslaved people in Confederate states were free. This was a big step toward ensuring everyone had equal rights and was treated fairly. So, Abraham Lincoln wasn’t just tall; he was also a wise and kind leader who helped change America for the better.

Want to learn more facts about presidents? Be sure to check out 25 Remarkable Facts about James Madison.

Abraham Lincoln Facts

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  1. His main purpose in the Civil War was to preserve the Union.
  2. Lincoln was born in a backwoods cabin 3 miles (5 km) south of Hodgenville, Kentucky.
  3. Lincoln was shot in a theater named Ford, Kennedy was shot in a car (a Lincoln) made by Ford.
  4. Abraham Lincoln loved Top Hats!
  5. Abraham Lincoln is one of the four former Presidents who appear on Mount Rushmore.
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  1. Lincoln had lots of cats in the White House. In fact, he had two cats that he fed at the dinner table. However, his wife did not like the act.
  2. He was also a big fan of chicken casserole.
  3. Lincoln’s suit was made by Brooks Brothers.
  4. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States.
  5. He was the only president to have a patent: Lincoln invented a device to free steamboats that ran aground.
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  1. Abraham Lincoln loved to tell stories.
  2. Lincoln also worked as a licensed bartender.
  3. Abraham Lincoln is in the Wrestling Hall of Fame!
  4. Lincoln lost five separate elections before being elected president.
  5. He used the telegraph like email to communicate with generals.
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  1. Lincoln set up the first National Banking System, leading to the implementation of the standard U.S. currency.
  2. Abraham Lincoln established the Secret Service.
  3. The Lincoln family ate at the White House dinner table with their cat.
  4. He was estranged from his father and didn’t attend his funeral.
  5. Before he was assassinated, Abraham Lincoln had dreamt of his assassination.
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  1. He practiced law without a degree. Lincoln had about 18 months of formal schooling.
  2. Abraham Lincoln used his hat to keep his important documents.
  3. Lincoln proclaimed all persons held as slaves in states of the rebellion “forever free.”
  4. During his assassination, Lincoln’s bodyguard was absent.
  5. He wanted women to have the vote in 1836. The future president was a suffragette before it became fashionable.
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  1. He didn’t drink, smoke, or chew. Lincoln was a simple man of tastes, and he never drank in the White House.
  2. Lincoln battled depression for much of his life.
  3. Lincoln had huge feet. In fact, his shoe size was between 12 and 14. This is the biggest foot size in the U.S. president’s history.
  4. Abraham Lincoln also had a serious girlfriend named Mary. However, they broke up and he later married Mary Todd.
  5. He was a big animal lover, but he wouldn’t hunt or fish. If he were alive today, Lincoln would be running an animal shelter.
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  1. Lincoln’s dog Fido was killed by a drunken assailant a year after Lincoln died.
  2. He was 6 foot 4 inches tall (1.93m), which was very tall for the 1800s. 
  3. Abraham Lincoln was born on 12th February 1809.
  4. His coffin has been opened 5 times.
  5. His shoe size was reportedly size 14!
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  1. Abraham Lincoln Had a Surprisingly High-Pitched Voice
  2. Lincoln’s Wife Came from a Slave-Owning Family
  3. On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was fatally shot by John Wilkes Booth.
  4. Lincoln was shot on Good Friday.
  5. Lincoln’s assassin John Wilkes Booth can be seen standing close to Lincoln in the photograph.
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  1. Lincoln violated some civil liberties to further the war effort.
  2. Abraham Lincoln only received 18 months of formal education.
  3. The brother of John Wilkes Booth saved Lincoln’s son.
  4. He was also a big fan of chicken casserole.
  5. The bill to create US Secret Service was on the President’s desk the night of his assassination.
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  1. Abraham Lincoln Established Thanksgiving as a National Holiday
  2. Before pursuing national politics, Lincoln served 4 consecutive terms in the Illinois state legislature
  3. Lincoln risked his life while fulfilling his duties as commander-in-chief of the American military.
  4. Lincoln’s mother was killed by poisoned milk.
  5. He never belonged to an organized church. Lincoln read the Bible daily, but he never joined an organized church in his lifetime.
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