The story of Abraham Lincoln

1809–1865

Abraham Lincoln. Sixteenth President of the United States.

1862

16 Apr 1862: Abraham Lincoln signed into law District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act.

Dec 1862: Abraham Lincoln intervened in Hanging of 38 Dakota men at Mankato. Cut a list of 303 condemned men to 39 names.

3 Oct 1863

Abraham Lincoln signed Lincoln’s Thanksgiving proclamation.

Abraham Lincoln, involved in Hanging of 38 Dakota men at Mankato.

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