How did Abraham Lincoln obtain his education?

Abraham Lincoln is well-known for the events of his presidency, but many of his actions were shaped by the experiences of his youth. read more

Thomas and Nancy could not read or write and they did not read or tell bible stories to their children. When Thomas remarried, his new wife could not read or write. Abraham’s first exposure to books was at fourteen, when a family’s wagon broke down near their cabin. read more

During his single term in the House of Representatives, his colleagues considered it humorous that Lincoln spent his spare time poring over books in the Library of Congress. The result of this ''stunning work of self-education'' was the ''intellectual power'' revealed in Lincoln's writings and speeches. read more

Sarah Bush Lincoln, Abraham's step mother was illiterate like Thomas, but encouraged Abraham's unusual ways in desiring to learn and read. III. Abraham Lincoln the adult and lastly, President. After turning 21 years of age, Abraham was free of his father's control. He was an emancipated adult. read more