answersLogoWhite

0

because he owned slaves and indeed had a child with his slave sally hemmings

You're off by about 100 years. Sally was with Jefferson not Lincoln. Also,

Lincoln did NOT own slaves.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about U.S. History

Where was Abraham Lincoln last seen?

Abraham Lincoln was last seen at the theatre where he was assassinated.


Who was the South's choice of president in 1860?

In 1860, the South's choice for president was John C. Breckinridge, the Democratic candidate who supported the expansion of slavery into the territories. He was the sitting vice president under James Buchanan and was seen as a champion of Southern interests. Breckinridge's nomination reflected the South's desire for a leader who would defend their rights and way of life amidst rising tensions over slavery and secession. Ultimately, he received strong support from Southern states but lost the election to Abraham Lincoln.


Did Abraham Lincoln love riding horses?

Yes, he did. He loved all animals, and when he moved into the White House, a couple of Nanny goats were acquired to keep the Lincoln Family's horses, company. President Lincoln's horse was "Old Bob", and the President rode him personally, or drove his own coach with "Old Bob" as the coach's horse. ( rather than hiring a Coachman). On February 10, 1864, the White House Stables caught fire, and burned to the ground. Unfortunately, Willie's former Pony, Tad's Pony, 2 horses belonging to the President, 2 horses belonging to the President's Private Secretary, John Nicolay, and the all the goats perished in the fire. When the President saw the fire, he rushed through a crowd, which had gathered, and began to break open one of the large doors with his own hands; but the building was full of fire, and none of the horses could be saved. The President had to be restrained by soldiers from rushing into the inferno. The officer in charge of the security detail he led Mr. Lincoln back to the White House. Later, the President was seen weeping at an East Room window.


Why would the north want to capture atlanta?

It did not want to, according to Grant's strategy, which was simply to destroy the two armies under Johnston and Lee. But when this still hadn't happened, month after month, and Lincoln's credibility was about to be tested in the 1864 Election, the capture of Atlanta was seen as the kind of victory that would reassure the Northern public. It did just that, and Lincoln crucially won his second term.


Five words to describe Abraham Lincoln?

Abraham Lincoln is:-GREAT-STRONG-BRAVE-SMART-LOYAL-NONJUDGMENTAL- AND A WONDERFUL LEADER

Related Questions

Only president to have killed a man in a dual?

Lincoln of course, havnt you seen that commercial?


Where can you see a close up of Lincoln Memorial?

The 16th US President, Abraham Lincoln, is honored through the Lincoln Memorial. A full set of photos can be seen at Related Link.


How can toil the war is taking on Lincoln be seen?

Several photographs of Lincoln while he was President. Studying these pictures indicates that Lincoln looked older and more haggard each year.


Funfact about Ibrahim Lincoln?

At 6 foot, 4 inches, Abraham Lincoln was the tallest president. ➢ Lincoln was the first president to be born outside of the original thirteen colonies. ➢ Lincoln was the first president to be photographed at his inauguration. John Wilkes Booth (his assassin) can be seen standing close to Lincoln in the picture. Abraham Lincoln was America's 16th president during the Civil War. Lincoln ordered that all slaves be set free in the states that were still in rebellion. This was called the Emancipation Proclamation. Abraham Lincoln was elected as President for a second time after his first term of four years was complete.


Which president is on the front and back of us currency other than Abraham Lincoln?

Abraham Lincoln is on both the front and back of the five dollar bill. His statue can be seen through the door of the Lincoln Monument.


Who were the leaders for both confederate and union?

Abraham Lincoln was the president during the Civil War, so he could be seen as the leader of the Union. Jefferson Davis was the president of the Confederate States so he could be seen as the leader of the Confederates.


How was the president traveling when seen by the speaker in specimen days?

President Abraham Lincoln was seen by the Speaker of the House travelling by horseback with about thirty companions on his daily trips to the White House during the event called Specimen Days.


What would Lincoln like to have seen before his untimely death?

the ford theathere


What monuments was built for abrahamlincol?

The Lincoln Memorial was built in comemoration of our sixteenth president. It is located in Washington D.C. and can be seen on the U.S. nickel.


Where was Abraham Lincoln last seen?

Abraham Lincoln was last seen at the theatre where he was assassinated.


What does the Lincoln Memorial have?

a statue of Abraham Lincoln and pictures of presidents i think As a British person who has seen and stood near this statue, the above answer is an insult. it is a wonderful seated statue, of an extraordinary man and president


Was John Wilkes Booth present at the second inaugural address in 1864?

Based on careful studies of the photographs at the second inaugural address by US President Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth is seen as a spectator at the speech.As an aside, one time President Lincoln attended a play that featured Booth. Reportedly, Lincoln was very impressed. Booth was invited to the Executive Mansion by the President. Booth declined the offer.