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.

Lincoln's tenure fundamentally reshaped American society and government, transforming the nation's understanding of freedom and unity. His assassination in April 1865, shortly after the war's conclusion, solidified his place as an enduring symbol of American resilience, moral leadership, and the profound cost of national reconciliation.