"The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just."
— Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865)
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was the 16th President of the United States, from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He is widely regarded as one of America's greatest presidents, primarily due to his leadership during the American Civil War and his efforts to end slavery.