Common Sense Political Ideas
Lincoln made a number of deliberate and calculated moves to help him reach his objectives. Although ending slavery was not yet one of Lincoln’s goals, he wanted to keep political pressure on slaveholders in the South, while maintaining and building public support in the North.
Abraham Lincoln was born 206 years ago this week on February 12, 1809. He served as our 16th President from 1861-1865, during the Civil War and the darkest days of our history. Lincoln led the country to victory in the war, which saved the Union and ended slavery. For these momentous accomplishments, we are forever indebted to him.