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Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the United States on November 6, 1860.He served as President from March 1861 until his assassination.
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On May 15, 1862 Abraham Lincoln established the Independent Department of Agriculture. To date this department remains responsible for developing and executing federal government policy on farming, agriculture, forestry, and food.
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Abraham Lincoln signed the first homestead act, allowing poor people to obtain land. It gave applicants ownership of land at little or no cost.
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Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. This started the procedure for freeing the slaves in America.
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On February 25, 1863 the National Banking Act was signed into law by Abraham Lincoln. It created the United States National Banking System providing a strong financial network to the country.
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Abraham Lincoln died from a bullet wound inflicted the night before by John Wilkes Booth, an actor and Confederate sympathizer.
