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By Martin Kelly, About.com Guide to American History since 2001

Abraham Lincoln's 200th Birthday

Thursday February 12, 2009

"Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally."

Thus said Abraham Lincoln who was born on February 12, 1809. Learn more about Lincoln's words, his presidency, and his death.

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