Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809-April 15, 1865) was born in Hardin County, Kentucky and served as the 16th President of the United States. An outspoken challenger of the institution of slavery, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and promoted the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1865. He also was responsible for the Proclamation of Thanksgiving.
Little-Known Facts:
Lincoln, Illnois is the only town in the United States named for and by Abraham Lincoln before he became President
Lincoln’s administration is credited with issuing the first national Greenbacks (paper money), setting up the Department of Agriculture, and imposing the first income tax
Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd, had 4 sons, with only one surviving into adulthood
Abraham Lincoln (aka, “Honest Abe”) is noted for his lasting influence on U.S. politics – promoting the idea of nationalism, enlarging the control of the federal government, and by encouraging “free labor.”
Teach patriotism, good judgment, and honesty with this 30-minute animated educational DVD about the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Order your copy TODAY!
Excellent for developing homeschool curriculum and a great teachingresource for the month of February. (Both Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and President’s Day are February 12).
Each Interactive DVD features
Optional English and Spanish subtitles
A 3-level Adventure Quiz
Integrated movie clips
Story summaries
A “Principles Guide for Parents & Teachers”
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BONUS Resource & Activity Books
Each interactive DVD includes a 48-page Resource & Activity Book full of skill-developing activities, word games, puzzles, coloring pages, and more! Provides hours of fun and learning for the entire family! The special “Certificate of Achievement” located in the back of the book serves as an excellent award your child can display after completing the activities.
Principles and Values Taught in This Video
Honesty, Friendship, Love, Peacemaking, Faith, Patriotism, Judgment, Wisdom, Fortitude, and Dedication.
