2. Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln served as the 16th President of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. His leadership during the Civil War was pivotal in preserving the Union and ending slavery. In 1863, he delivered the Gettysburg Address, a brief yet profound speech that redefined the war’s purpose and the nation’s ideals. Tragically, Lincoln was assassinated in April 1865, but his legacy endures as a champion of liberty and equality (history.com).
