Lincoln is a famous American president, who has made great contributions to safeguarding national unity and liberating slaves.

186 1 In April, the rebels in the south first started a war against the north.

Lincoln called on the people to fight for the unity of the union, and the civil war broke out.

At the beginning of the war, Lincoln adopted the policy of seeking reconciliation with the south and lost in the military.

At the strong demand of all walks of life, 1862 passed a series of laws against slavery.

1On September 22nd, 862, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, announcing that from June 65438 +0863 10 +065438 10, slaves would be abolished and become free men.

This document brought hope and courage to the slaves. Many slaves left the southern army and joined the northern army.

1864 put forward the slogan "for the people, by the people and for the people" to boost morale and win the civil war in April/865.

In the general election of 1864, Lincoln proposed the 13th amendment to abolish slavery, and included it in the * * * and the party's campaign platform.

165438+1On October 8th, Lincoln was re-elected.