FREE Printable US President Worksheets - Free Printable

Let’s fill out the Abraham Lincoln research pages step by step, using known historical facts. We’ll go section by section so it’s easy to follow.

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Left Page: Mr. Lincoln’s Presidency

1. U.S. President Number:
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States.

2. Years served as President:
He served from March 4, 1861, until his death on April 15, 1865. So we write:
*1861–1865*

3. Age at Inauguration:
He was born February 12, 1809. His first inauguration was March 4, 1861.
That means he was 52 years old (turning 52 just a few weeks before).

4. Party Affiliation:
He was a member of the Republican Party.

5. First Lady:
His wife was Mary Todd Lincoln.

6. Vice President:
During his first term: Hannibal Hamlin
During his second term: Andrew Johnson
Since the worksheet doesn’t specify which term, we can list both or note “Hannibal Hamlin (first term), Andrew Johnson (second term)”. But for simplicity in school projects, often they accept the VP during his presidency overall — so we’ll put:
*Andrew Johnson* (since he was VP when Lincoln died and became president)

> Note: Some teachers prefer you list the VP for the term you’re focusing on. If unsure, ask your teacher! For now, we’ll use Andrew Johnson since he’s more commonly associated with Lincoln’s legacy.

7. War during his presidency:
The American Civil War (1861–1865)

8. 4 Key Dates and Events during his life and Presidency:
Let’s pick 4 important ones:
- Feb 12, 1809 – Born in Kentucky
- Nov 6, 1860 – Elected President
- Jan 1, 1863 – Issued Emancipation Proclamation
- Apr 14, 1865 – Assassinated; died next day

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Right Page: Personal Life & Legacy

1. Birth Date & State:
February 12, 1809 – Hodgenville, Kentucky
On the map, color or mark Kentucky (it’s in the southeast, east of Tennessee, west of Virginia).

2. Death Date:
April 15, 1865

3. Education:
Mostly self-taught. Had less than one year of formal schooling. Read books on his own.

4. Interesting notes about early life:
- Grew up poor on the frontier
- Lost his mother when he was 9
- Worked many jobs: store clerk, surveyor, postmaster, lawyer
- Known for being honest (“Honest Abe”)
- Taught himself law and became a successful lawyer in Illinois

5. Religion:
Not officially affiliated with any church, but believed in God and attended Presbyterian services sometimes. Often described as having deep spiritual beliefs without joining a denomination.

6. Occupation (before presidency):
Lawyer and politician (served in Illinois state legislature and U.S. House of Representatives)

7. Fun Facts:
- Tallest U.S. president (6’4”)
- First president to be photographed while in office
- Loved telling jokes and stories
- Wore a stovepipe hat
- Was a wrestler in his youth — even inducted into Wrestling Hall of Fame!

8. For what is he most remembered?
Leading the nation through the Civil War, preserving the Union, and issuing the Emancipation Proclamation that began the process of ending slavery in the U.S.

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Final Answer:

Left Page Answers:
- U.S. President Number: 16
- Years served as President: 1861–1865
- Age at Inauguration: 52
- Party Affiliation: Republican
- First Lady: Mary Todd Lincoln
- Vice President: Andrew Johnson
- War during his presidency: American Civil War
- 4 Key Dates and Events:
1. Feb 12, 1809 – Born in Kentucky
2. Nov 6, 1860 – Elected President
3. Jan 1, 1863 – Issued Emancipation Proclamation
4. Apr 14, 1865 – Assassinated

Right Page Answers:
- Birth Date & State: Feb 12, 1809 – Kentucky (mark KY on map)
- Death Date: Apr 15, 1865
- Education: Mostly self-taught; less than 1 year of formal school
- Interesting notes about early life: Poor upbringing, lost mom young, worked many jobs, self-educated, became lawyer
- Religion: No formal church, but believed in God
- Occupation: Lawyer and politician
- Fun Facts: Tallest president, loved hats, told jokes, was a wrestler
- For what is he most remembered?: Saving the Union and starting the end of slavery