February 12 marks the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, born in 1809, who rose from humble beginnings to become the 16th President of the United States. With little formal education but a strong love of reading, learning, and integrity, Lincoln became a lawyer, legislator, and eventually a national leader during the Civil War. His greatest legacy includes preserving the Union and issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared freedom for enslaved people in rebelling states and paved the way for the end of slavery. Lincoln’s life of perseverance, honesty, and moral courage continues to inspire people today.

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