Because he was a leader. Like Uncle Sam.
Abraham Lincoln had many, many nicknames. His two secretaries called him "the Tycoon" and "the Ancient". He was known as "the Rail-Splitter" during his campaign in 1860. Some slaves called him "Uncle Linkum". Other nicknames were "Uncle Abe", "Father Abraham", "Old Abe", and "the Great Emancipator". Perhaps Lincoln's most famous and longest lasting nickname is "Honest Abe".
Abraham Lincoln's nickname was "Honest Abe."
He probably had more than one nickname, but the most famous one is "Honest Abe."
Abe Lincoln.
"Abe" is a nickname for Abraham and Lincoln was noted for his honesty. At least he was honest enough for his supporters to use the term to describe him.
Because he was always honest
I think they called him Abe
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of The United States.
Abraham Lincoln
People called Abe many names and his nickname is Honest Abe. I usually use Abe because it's shorter. :) I have to do my project... so BYE PEOPLE
no. he was very awesome, and that's why he was called, "Honest Abe".
Abraham Lincoln. He was of course called " Honest Abe ".