Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12th, 1809. He began his political career in 1832 at the age of 23, but it was his debates with Stephen Douglas 26 years later that brought him to national prominence and reframed America’s arguments about slavery. Did you know Lincoln often quoted the Bible in his speeches? Watch to learn more. | Museum of the Bible

February 12th marks the birthday of the 16th president of the United States of America, President Abraham Lincoln, who expressed a commitment to supporting those wounded in war and ensuring the well-being of the families of those who lost their lives on the battlefield. His words, “To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan,” are the guiding star of the National Memorial Day Concert #MemDayPBS #MemorialDay | National Memorial Day Concert (PBS)

On this day in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, one of the most memorable speeches in American history. | WPBF 25 News

In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 162 years ago today, President Abraham Lincoln gave one of the most famous speeches in American history, extolling the sacrifices of the men who died in the battle there. There are five known manuscript copies of the Gettysburg Address. The Library of Congress has two of those. | The Library of Congress