Download or read book Meet Amazing Americans: Abraham Lincoln written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Library of Congress presents information about U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865). A timeline is offered that shows significant American events that occurred during Lincoln's lifetime. Lincoln was president during the American Civil War and was assassinated on April 15, 1865. The library provides details about Lincoln's childhood and his sense of humor.