The Life and Legacy of Abraham Lincoln

It’s Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday, and America is celebrating! A contest is being held in your state for PowerPoint presentations about Abraham Lincoln’s life and legacy. Students with winning entries will be invited to share their presentations at local and state celebrations, as well as on state-wide news channels and Web sites. Students may enter the contest alone or with a partner. Get ready to research Abraham Lincoln’s life and discover what made him such a great president and why he should still be honored and remembered today.