Thank you for stopping by for some fun Abraham Lincoln facts for kids! Abraham Lincoln is one of the most recognizable and famous historical figures we know. He was our 16th president of the United States and helped abolish slavery in the United States.
He had a long hard path to become president, but his never quit attitude helped him achieve his goal. His fiancée died, he failed in business twice, he had a nervous breakdown, and was defeated in 8 different elections. Most people would never get over the first two failures, but he was strong.
Today, Abraham Lincoln has one of the strongest legacies of all U.S. presidents. I wanted to take some time and devote a page in his honor. I wanted to share some little known facts about Abraham Lincoln. Enjoy the Abraham Lincoln facts for kids!
Abraham Lincoln Facts For Kids
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Here are some quick and fun Abraham Lincoln facts for kids!
♦ He was president in the republican party for 4 years (1861-1865) when he was assassinated.
♦ He was the 16th president of the United States, he was preceded by James Buchanan (15th president) and succeeded by Andrew Johnson (17th president)
♦ His wife was raised in a very rich household, her name was Mary Todd Lincoln. Mary’s parents disagreed with her marriage with Abraham because his family did not have money.
♦ Abraham Lincoln had 4 kids Tad Lincoln, Robert Todd Lincoln, Willie Lincoln and Edward Lincoln, Robert Todd was the only of the brothers to survive to adulthood.
♦ He was responsible for the first National Banking system in 1863 that resulted in a standard currency.
♦ Abraham Lincoln was the first president to be assassinated.
♦ He was a pretty funny man and had an incredible sense of humor, he ironically was severely depressed.
♦ At 6 foot 4 inches he was the tallest president of the U.S.
♦ After his mother passed away from milk sickness his father remarried a widow whom Abraham was very fond of.
♦ Abraham is not only famous for his beard, but he was the first president to even have one!
♦ One week before his death, President Lincoln dreamed that someone was crying in the white house. In his dream he searched for the person crying, he found a man in a room crying. He asked the man why he was crying, the man said someone had passed away. When President Lincoln looked in the coffin, he saw his own face.
♦ He owned a Turkey, dogs, cats and horses, he was obviously very fond of animals.
♦ Abraham Lincoln appears on the penny and $5 bill.
Abraham Lincoln Quotes
Check out a few of my favorite Abraham Lincoln quotes.
1. “Any people anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up, and shake off the existing government, and form a new one that suits them better. This is a most valuable – a most sacred right – a right, which we hope and believe, is to liberate the world.” 2. “Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” 3. “If we could first know where we are, and whither we are tending, we could then better judge what to do, and how to do it.”Facts About Abraham Lincoln Video For Kids
Check out this great Abraham Lincoln bio. It’s a quick run down about honest Abe!
Abraham Lincoln Q&A
What was Abraham Lincoln Known For?
He did many great things but he was most known for leading the country during the American Civil War. His strong leadership in the North helped him to defeat the South and bring the country together again. He also had a strong opposition to slavery and helped get it abolished.
What Was Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Color?
Abraham Lincoln’s favorite color was blue. I’m not sure there is much to expand on there, it was blue.
What Was Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Food?
Abraham Lincoln had mostly simply taste in food. He really enjoyed apples and most other fresh fruit. It was said that his favorite meal was just nuts and some fresh fruit with cheese and crackers. Biscuits and Oyster Stew (eww) and Chicken Fricassee were his favorite dishes.
How Tall Was Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln is tied with Lyndon B Johnson as our tallest president. Abraham Lincoln was 6’4″ tall. That’s 6 foot 4 inches. Or 193 centimeter. The shortest president (since were on the subject) was James Madison at 5’4″ tall.
Final Thoughts
If you ever get a chance to visit Washington DC, you should take a moment to visit the Lincoln memorial and pay your respects. He did a lot for our country and will always be one of the most revered and respected presidents we know today.
Daniel Day-Lewis Playing Abraham Lincoln in “Lincoln” the movie.
He is so highly thought of that a movie was recently made in honor of him. It was directed by one of the most highly respected directors in the industry Steven Spielberg and Abe himself was played by Daniel Day-Lewis. It was nominated for 12 different Oscar awards and won 2. Daniel Day-Lewis won best actor, with is shocking accurate depiction of Abraham Lincoln. It also won Best Achievement in Production Design. He not only spawned a movie to be made, but it drew some of the most talented people in Hollywood and was very critically acclaimed.
Hopefully you have found this article to be fun and interesting. My hope is that you walk away knowing more about this incredible man, thank you for stopping by!
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