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Official portrait of Abraham Lincoln

The Desk · Presidencies · 16th

Abraham Lincoln

Republican administration. Credits below cover Floor watchlist bills signed or vetoed in this term, plus curated Desk instruments, not every presidential action from the archive.

Birthday
Feb 12, 1809
Party
Republican
Term
Mar 4, 1861 – Apr 15, 1865
Vice president
Hannibal Hamlin; Andrew Johnson
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In the news

Recent reporting that mentions Abraham Lincoln.

In the news

Recent reporting that mentions Abraham Lincoln.

  • upi·Nov 8, 2026

    On This Day: Americans elect Lincoln to second term

  • 256 Today·Nov 7, 2026

    Huntsville sailor Ahmad Mohammed returns home Nov. 4 after more than 10 months on USS Abraham Lincoln deployment

  • That Eric Alper·Nov 7, 2026

    Philip Glass Turns 90 With 'Einstein On The Beach,' A Lincoln Symphony And A World Of Musical Celebrations

  • Longmont Times-Call·Nov 7, 2026

    Grief, gratitude, and Lincoln’s approach to peace in union (Mommy Musings)

  • The List·Nov 7, 2026

    Quote Of The Day By Abraham Lincoln: 'In This Sad World Of Ours, Sorrow Comes To All; And, To...'

  • Sports Illustrated·Nov 7, 2026

    Abraham Lincoln vs Northeast Football - Nov 7, 2026

  • صوت الإمارات·Nov 7, 2026

    From a wooden cabin to the White House: The story of Abraham Lincoln, who changed the history of the United States

  • WHSV·Nov 7, 2026

    This Day in History: Lincoln is elected president

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