The Life and Legacy of Abraham Lincoln

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This engaging educational video introduces students to the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Starting from his humble beginnings in a log cabin in Kentucky, the narrator guides viewers through Lincoln's journey of self-education by candlelight, his hard work splitting wood and working on flatboats, and his eventual career as a lawyer known as "Honest Abe." The video highlights his unique habits, such as keeping important papers in his stovepipe hat, and touches on his family life before moving to his political career.