As the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically the first President to be assassinated.

Who was Abraham Lincoln? -- Life in a log cabin -- The wider world -- A member of congress -- The great debater -- Mr. President -- Civil War -- The end of slavery -- A two-minute speech -- The war is won -- Farewell to the president -- Gettysburg Address.