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Ridgewood NJ, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, is widely regarded as one of America’s greatest leaders. He steered the nation through the Civil War, preserved the Union, and issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which laid the groundwork for ending slavery. His enduring legacy is marked by his dedication to democracy, equality, and national unity.