Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Abraham Lincoln
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Abraham Lincoln and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President Abraham Lincoln for Kids
A biography of Abraham Lincoln who was the 16th president of the United States. On this site, find out more about the life story of Mr. Lincoln.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Mary Lincoln
Read the story of Mary Todd Lincoln also known as Mrs. Abraham Lincoln. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life.
Other
Mr. Lincoln's Whitehouse: Meeting Mr. Lincoln
A history of Abraham Lincoln while in the White House. Provides interactive maps, a biography, and stories about him from people who knew him.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Lincoln, Abraham 1809 1865
Biographical information on the political career of Abraham Lincoln, Representative from Illinois and 16th President of the United States.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Spotlight: Biography: The Civil War
Brief biographies of 7 significant people of Civil War-era America. Each has a portrait from the National Portrait Gallery. Biographies on: Henry Clay, Thaddeus Stevens, John Ericsson, Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln, Julia Ward Howe, and...
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: William Henry Seward (1801 1872)
Brief biography on William Henry Seward who was appointed Secretary of State by Abraham Lincoln on March 5, 1861, and served until March 4, 1869. Seward carefully managed international affairs during the Civil War and also negotiated the...
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: Henry Halleck (1815 1872)
Henry Halleck had brains, but had trouble putting his ideas to work. This very readable biography discusses his military career during the Civil War.
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Great American History: Abraham Lincoln Lesson Plans
This collection provides several suggested lesson plans appropriate for grades 6-8 and 9-12. The objective of these lesson plans is to insure that young scholars understand the basic facts of Abraham Lincoln's life.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
Curated OER
Abraham Lincoln
Biography of Abraham Lincoln. This piece highlights Lincoln's political life. Discusses his election to the Illinois Legislature, Congress, and ultimately his election as president.
Read Works
Read Works: Presidents' Day Is Here!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and how they are celebrated each year on President's Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Henry Clay Memorial Foundation: Biography and Timeline
The official site for the Henry Clay Estate presents a biography and a timeline of important events in Clay's life. Other topics of interest: Henry Clay the Statesman, the Attorney, the Farmer, Henry Clay and Abraham Lincoln. Click on...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Honest Abe" by Barbara Radner
A learning module that begins with "Honest Abe" by Barbara Radner, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Doris Kearns Goodwin, ph.d.
Biography of Pulitzer Prize winner Doris Kearns, a prolific writer and professor of American government and history who has written many notable books on past presidents.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Pioneer Boy
A scanned copy of the 1863 publication of The Pioneer Boy by William Makepeace Thayer, a biography of Abraham Lincoln.
abcteach
Abcteach: People
[Free Registration/Login Required] Print worksheets from biographies and autobiographies from famous people such as Sally Ride, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Francis Scott Key, Alexander the Great and many more.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
Other
Harp Week: Edwin Mc Masters Stanton
This site provides a detailed biography of Edwin McMasters Stanton. Content includes his role as President Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of War.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: William Henry Johnson
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on William Henry Johnson in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.
Curated OER
Spotlight: Biography: The Civil War
Brief biographies of 7 significant people of Civil War-era America. Each has a portrait from the National Portrait Gallery. Biographies on: Henry Clay, Thaddeus Stevens, John Ericsson, Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln, Julia Ward Howe, and...
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Tulane University: Crisis at Fort Sumter: Salmon P. Chase
This site provides a lengthy biography of Salmon P. Chase, including his role as Secretary of the Treasury under Abraham Lincoln.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Hannibal Hamlin, 1809 1891
This site from the Library of Congress provides a concise biography of the first vice-president of Abraham Lincoln. Learn about his upbringing, his vice-presidency, and his political career after that.