February 12th, 2022
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Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was born on this day in 1809. He preserved the Union during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of slaves. Lincoln is often one of the best-remembered and most-revered presidents. His memorial in Washington, D.C. at the end of the National Mall receives thousands upon thousands of visitors each year.