U.S. President: Abraham Lincoln
These sites are about Abraham Lincoln and include many primary documents. Learn about America’s famous 16th president and the difficult time period he lived in. Includes timelines, biographies, and famous speeches. View photographs of Lincoln and two memorials that honor him. There is also information about John Wilkes Booth and Ford Theatre. Includes links to eThemes Resources on the Emancipation Proclamation, the Civil War, U.S. Presidents, and Presidents Day.
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Links
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Mr. Lincoln's Virtual Library
This American Memory site has documents written by Lincoln and sheet music that represents Lincoln and his time.
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NPS: Lincoln Home
Learn about the only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned. Includes links with more information about the history of the home and a virtual tour.
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Abraham Lincoln Memorial
This monument in Washington, D.C., was built to honor Abraham Lincoln. Read about its history.
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Statues and Memorials: The Lincoln Memorial
This site is about the Lincoln Memorial and includes close-up photographs of the statue of Lincoln.
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Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project
This site offers comprehensive information about Abraham Lincoln. Includes a biography with a chronology of historical events. Click on "Teacher's Parlor" to access several lesson plans. Click on "Video" at the top for several videos of experts discussing Lincoln's life.
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ReadWriteThink: Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address
In this activity, middle and high school students do a close reading of the Gettysburg Address using a Pre-Strategy called SOAPSTone. Websites related to Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address are provided.
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Abraham Lincoln's Classroom
Abraham Lincoln's Classroom is a resource for scholars and groups involved in the study of the life of Abraham Lincoln. It features a weekly quiz, maps, political cartoons and commentary, links to web resources and a teachers section.
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The White House: Biography of Abraham Lincoln
Read about America's 16th president.
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Abraham Lincoln
This is a brief biography about Lincoln. Click on the links at the right to learn what he had in his pocket when he was shot.
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Mr. Lincoln and the Founders
Mr. Lincoln and the Founders examines the impact of the Founders, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution on Mr. Lincoln's life, political thinking and political actions in the 1850s and 1860s.
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
View a monument that honors Lincoln at the site where he was born.
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Scholastic: Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
Read Lincoln's second Inaugural Address from 1865.
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Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865
Here is an interactive biography and timeline of Lincoln. There is also a short list of recommended books.
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Enchanted Learning: Abraham Lincoln
This site offers activities to help you learn about Abraham Lincoln.
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eThemes Resource: Holiday: Presidents Day
These sites offer ideas and activities for celebrating Presidents Day and the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Includes biographies, timelines, memorials, and documents written by both men. There are several hands-on crafts, online quizzes, and games. Includes links to eThemes Resources on U.S. presidents and the executive branch.
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eThemes Resource: Historic Documents: Emancipation Proclamation
These sites have information about the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1863. See the actual document and read about its impact on slavery and the Civil War. Includes a timeline with important events. There are links to eThemes Resources on slavery during the Civil War, the slave trade, and the Underground Railroad.
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eThemes Resource: Civil War: Overview
These sites include information about Civil War battles and military leaders. Includes timelines of major events and maps of the battle areas. View photographs of the war and the men and women involved. Includes links to several eThemes Resources on the Civil War.
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eThemes Resource: U.S. Presidents
These sites include biographies of the presidents of the United States and their wives. Includes information about election trivia, debates, and inaugural addresses, plus some online games. There are links to eThemes Resources on the executive branch and some presidents.
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