Abraham Lincoln's Birth
February 12, 1809
Abraham Lincoln's Birth
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States and a pivotal figure in the American Civil War, was born on February 12, 1809.
Lincoln's humble beginnings in a one-room log cabin in Kentucky did not foreshadow the extraordinary leadership he would later display during one of the nation's most challenging periods.
His legacy as a defender of democracy and equality continues to inspire generations around the world.