Gale in context: biography

| By Gale Staff |

Few figures in American history command such enduring fascination as Abraham Lincoln. Born in a one-room log cabin in Kentucky with limited access to schooling, Lincoln nonetheless cultivated his sharp intellect by reading borrowed books even while toiling on the family farm.

Lincoln’s intellectual drive and work ethic propelled him from humble beginnings to the presidency, where his steady resolve held the Union together when it seemed destined to fracture beyond repair.

With his birthday approaching on February 12, teachers can look to Gale In Context: Biography for educator-approved resources that introduce fascinating ways to explore Lincoln’s life at every grade level.

The Abraham Lincoln topic page features hundreds of relevant resources, such as biographies, historical analyses, images, audio files, and modern perspectives on the 16^th president’s impact—all accessible from a single portal.

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