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U.S. President
The Resume
(February 12, 1809-April 15, 1865)
Born near Hodgenville, Kentucky
Raised in Illinois
16th President of the United States (1861-65)
First U.S. President to be assassinated (John Wilkes Boothe-April 14, 1865)
Delivered the 'Gettsyburg Address' (1863)
Reunited the country after the civil war (1865)
Only U.S. President to be granted a patent (#6469)
Delivered the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves (1863)
Rail Splitter/Lawyer
Why he might be annoying
During his leadership the country split and states secede.
He is the only U.S. president to be involved in a civil war.
He suffered with depression.
Why he might not be annoying
His birthday (February 12) was a national holiday, and now combined into Presidents Day.
He is on the penny and $5 dollar bill.
His nickname is 'Honest Abe.'
He was anti-slavery.
He delivered the 'House divided can not stand' speech.
Three of his four sons did not reach adulthood.
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 2270 Votes: 30.53% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 1153 Votes: 30.10% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 2071 Votes: 43.51% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 940 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 1183 Votes: 42.18% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 2566 Votes: 46.10% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 5354 Votes: 42.36% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 8820 Votes: 34.60% Annoying
In 2001, Out of 6019 Votes: 37.90% Annoying
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