lincoln, abraham, 1809-1865

Contains key facts about the life of Abraham Lincoln from his childhood to his death, focusing on his political career and his term as the sixteenth president of the United States.

"Based on primary sources, the true story of Abraham Lincoln being rescued from a cave by his rescue dog"--Provided by publisher.

The Civil War was over by the spring of 1865, and all the Confederate armies had surrendered, but for the victors, the peace was marred by the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The long, painful process of rebuilding a united nation free of slavery began. The 13th Amendment, ratified in December 1865, ended slavery in the United States.

Besides talking about the speech and the dedication of the national cemetary, the video also covers the life of Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, including the battle of Gettysburg, and events leading up to the war.