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Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) was the 16th president of the United States and is regarded as one of America’s greatest heroes. He is best known for issuing the Emancipation Proclamation (1863), which declared slaves free, and for preserving the Union during the Civil War. Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington.
Lincoln Speeches
The Life and Writings of Abraham Lincoln
The Modern Library Civil War Bookshelf 5-Book Bundle
Lincoln on the Civil War
The Portable Abraham Lincoln

Books

Lincoln Speeches
The Life and Writings of Abraham Lincoln
The Modern Library Civil War Bookshelf 5-Book Bundle
Lincoln on the Civil War
The Portable Abraham Lincoln

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, disability justice, equality in the workplace, and more, with insight on their remarkable lives that inspired others to

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