"Some day I shall be President." -- A frequent remark made by Abraham Lincoln while he was still unknown.

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Abe Lincoln's Hat (Step into Reading) UNDER $5.00

This book is featured in Abe's Books. Great book for beginning readers! It uses small and easy-to-read words, and it includes colorful drawings on every page. Plus, it tells the INTERESTING and TRUE story about what Abe carried in his tall black stove-pipe hat. For UNDER $5.00, it's a GREAT DEAL!

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This Week's Trivia Question:
True or False. Abe Lincoln was born in Springfield, Illinois.

Last Week's Trivia Question:
Q: How many years did the American Civil War last?
A: The American Civil War lasted 4 years. It began on April 12, 1861, and it ended on April 9, 1865.

Photo: Front Palor of the McLean House at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, where Ulysses S. Grant accepted the surrender of the Confederate Army by Robert E. Lee on April 9, 1865.

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Did you know Abe Lincoln earned the nickname "Honest Abe" after he paid off his debts when his store went bankrupt?

Yes, Abe and his partner opened up a store together. Unfortunately, Abe's partner died and the store went bankrupt. Abe was not required to pay off any of the store's debts. However, Abe worked hard and paid off all the debts. Afterwards, people began calling him "Honest Abe."

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"Abe Lincoln is my hero. He was a great President because he kept our country together through some really rough times. If he hadn't been President during the Civil War, who knows what our country would be like today." -- John from Maryland

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Q: What was so important about the Lincoln-Douglas Debates? (Cheryl M.)

A: In 1858, Abe Lincoln ran for the U.S. Senate. His opponent was Senator Stephen A. Douglas. During this campaign, the candidates held seven debates which became known as the Lincoln-Douglas Debates. In the end, Abe lost the election. These debates, however, made Abe famous across the nation as a great speaker against slavery. From this reputation, Abe became the next Presidential candidate for the Republican Party in 1860. He won this election and became the 16th President of the United States. Read More…

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