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Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
Accepted answers
Accepted answers
- Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
- Saved (or preserved) the Union
- Led the United States during the Civil War
- 16th president of the United States
- Delivered the Gettysburg Address
Explanation
Lincoln led the U.S. during the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Source: USCIS, 2025 version (USCIS M-1778, 09/25)Verified Jul 23, 2026Official PDF
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