A Word Fitly Spoken: Abraham Lincoln on the American Union
President’s Day will be on Monday, February 20. It is fitting to honor one of the greatest American presidents, Abraham Lincoln, by examining some of his most important speeches. Listen to readings of his Gettysburg Address and
his brilliant second inaugural address. Explore the interactive timelines included with each speech. You can view political cartoons of the times, maps of Civil War battles and election results, and brief biographies of noted persons of the time as well as see the 13th amendment to the Constitution with Abraham Lincoln’s signature.
EDSITEment: The Emancipation Proclamation: Freedom’s First Steps
On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery in the rebelling states of the Confederacy,thus marking a change in the goals of the Civil War to include the abolition of slavery in addition to maintaining the Union. This comprehensive lesson for students grades 9-12 includes lesson plans, primary source documents, learning objectives, guiding questions, and links to sites for additional research. Everything you need to cover this important document and its ramifications are included in this site from EDSITEment. 
edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plan/emancipation-proclamation-freedoms-first-steps
