Special Sub-Topic: Abe Lincoln Authored by: robert362 Sub-topic of: Lincoln, Abraham

This man was Lincoln's law {partner;} he also wrote about Lincoln.

William Herndon.

The poet who wrote extensively about Lincoln's life was ?

Carl Sandburg. Whitman wrote 'O Captain, My Captain' about Lincoln's death, but it was Sandburg who provided extensive biographical material.

Lincoln defeated Douglas for the presidency in 1860 partly because there was another candidate who 'split' the ticket and pulled votes away from Douglas. This candidate was?

John C Breckenridge.

Lincoln saw military duty in the war against this Indian:

Blackhawk. The conflict is referred to as the Blackhawk War.

Lincoln's mother was ?

Nancy Hanks.

The one child of Lincoln's who survived to lead a full life was ?

Robert. While the others died young, Robert went on to have a full life and an active political career.

The well-known play about 'Abe Lincoln in Illinois' was written by ?

Robert E Sherwood. Raymond Massey does a great job in the movie version .

Upon Lincoln's death, the comment was made that 'now he belongs to the ages'. This comment is attributed to ?

Edwin Stanton.

Legend has it that Lincoln was in love with ?

Ann Rutledge. It's uncertain as to whether this story is fact or fiction.

At the time of his death, Lincoln's age was ?

mid 50's.