United States
On February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Hardin County (now LaRue County), Kentucky. He rose from humble beginnings to become the 16th President of the United States and a central figure in preserving the Union during the Civil War. Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and leadership redefined freedom and equality in America. His speeches and writings remain cornerstones of American political thought. Lincoln’s birthday is now observed as part of Presidents’ Day in the U.S.
