On this day, November 6 1860, Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States. Lincoln would go on to lead the country in one of its darkest times, the Civil War. Lincoln tried his hardest to keep the states united before the war and tried to reunite them during the war. He also worked to abolish slavery.
Back in 1860 this affected the people because Lincoln promised a lot in his presidency. He promised to get rid of slavery while keeping the union united. Lincoln is often hailed as one of the greatest American presidents, for both leading the union during the war and beating the Confederacy. His honesty and bravery were praised back then and still are praised today.
Today, Lincoln's legacy is celebrated through many monuments and historic places throughout the U.S. The Lincoln memorial is one of his most famous monuments. Located in Washington D.C. this monument gives insight into the great things that he did during his presidency and gives more info about him, his life, his presidency, his accomplishments, and his victories. If he had not existed, or had not been elected president, we may not have won the Civil War or gotten rid of slavery.
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