Charles Bull Lincoln Autograph Portrait 1905 Real Photo Postcard

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, led the nation through its greatest internal crisis, the American Civil War (1861-1865). His leadership was instrumental in preserving the Union and abolishing slavery, cemented by the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment. This pensive portrait style is characteristic of those captured during his arduous presidency, reflecting the immense burden of his office.