Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, is one of the most inspiring and revered figures in American history. Known as "Honest Abe," he issued the Emancipation Proclamation (1862, 1863) and delivered the Gettysburg Address (1863). In January 2009, President Obama was sworn in with his hand on the bible Lincoln used at his first inauguration in 1861.
Add these free printables and mini-book to your teaching tools:
- Abraham Lincoln: A Great President, a Great American (Biography Mini-Book)
- President Lincoln - A Classroom Song
- Lincoln Memorial - Coloring Exercise
For all our Commander-in-Chief lessons, online activities, timelines, and printables, visit the Presidency of the United States resource collection. Or take a closer look at biography genre studies.
Articles
Hang in There! The Persistence of Abraham Lincoln
See how Lincoln personifies the definition of "persistence" with a brief look at key facts from his life.
Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, 1865
At his second inauguration in 1965, President Lincoln gave one of the most famous speeches in American presidential history.
Lincoln Memorial
A brief synopsis of Abraham Lincoln's accomplishments, and a corresponding activity.
Abraham Lincoln Reader's Theater
Students embody history with three short scripts. Add action and relevancy to curricular themes like Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and the time of slavery.
Lincoln Primary Source Gallery
Find primary sources, such as photos, original documents, and speeches from Abraham Lincoln's life, that offer an unfiltered view of past events that shaped the world today.
Collateral
The Path of a President: A Listen and Read Book, Level A
Early readers follow Abraham Lincoln from childhood to the presidency with this short read-along that includes text, audio, and photos.
The Path of a President: A Listen and Read Book, Level B
Early readers follow Abraham Lincoln from childhood to the presidency with this short read-along that includes text, audio, and photos.
Book
Chasing Lincoln's Killer
A fast-paced thriller about the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth: a wild twelve-day chase through the streets of Washington, D.C., across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia.
- Subjects:Content Area Reading, Slavery, Civil War, The Presidency, Historic Documents, Historic Figures, Prejudice and Tolerance, Social Studies Through Literature, Civil War, Power, Authority, and Governance, Prejudice and Tolerance
