The Legendary Abraham Lincoln was an American statesman, a politician, and a lawyer. He was the 16th president of the United States. There are uncomfortable certain facts about this legend that history mostly ignores. As a result, they did not make it to history textbooks, so there’s a chance you might not know about these.
Stored Paper in His Hat
Lincoln’s hat was not just a tall fashion hat; It served as a memorandum book. On numerous occasions, Lincoln stored ideas and research he jotted and wished to preserve in his hat.
Taught Himself Mathematics
For someone who grew up on farms, Abraham Lincoln barely had time for school. He studied on his own by borrowing books. By the 1820s, he had completed his mathematical book, which was known as the cipher book.
He Has a Patent
Being someone who liked to figure out how things worked, Lincoln was able to invent a device that could lift boats over shallow waters. He received a patent for the invention of this device, and he continues to be the only president to have received a patent.
Lincoln was Terrible at Spelling
The fact he was intelligent and very good at mathematics doesn’t mean he was an excellent speller. Lincoln has a deficiency that distorts his spelling ability.
He Spoke in a High-Pitched Voice
With the kind of personality Lincoln exudes, one would have thought he had a baritone voice. Most people who heard him speak found his voice very high pitched type that they likened to that of a gangster chief.
He Was Influenced to Grow His Beard
An 11-year-old girl wrote to Lincoln in 1860 to suggest that he keep beards because he had a thin face. Even though he didn’t reply to the letter, Lincoln began keeping beards not too long after
He Received a City as Christmas Present
Lincoln was presented with the city of Savannah in Georgia. William Sherman captured this city on September 2, 1864, and he gave it to Lincoln as a Christmas present that same year.
Lincoln Was a Lenient Father
Lincoln was not a strict father to his kids, he created a close bond that made them so free with him that they were mostly rowdy around him. He approved most of what they wanted, and he barely restrained them from anything.
Used Bedroom as His Office
As the 16th president of the United States, you would assume he has one of the glamorous offices like what’s common today. No, Lincoln used his bedroom as his office, where he performed official duties like signing documents and meeting with the cabinet members.
Lost His Mother at 9
His mother died from a mysterious illness that was then known as “Milk Illness’ that affected a lot of people in Southern Indiana.
Moved to Illinois at 21
Unknown to many people, Illinois wasn’t the first home of Lincoln. He spent his early years in Indiana before moving to Illinois at 21.
His Corpse Was Almost Kidnapped
A gang in Chicago tried to kidnap Lincoln’s corpse in 1876. They planned to request for a ransom of about $200,000. However, this plan failed woefully as the Secret Service agents disrupted it.
Launched the Secret Service Few hours Before His Assassination
He approved the legislation launching the Secret Service of the United States on April 14, 1865. The agency’s initial mission was to combat currency counterfeiting. However, they became assigned to the office of the president after two other presidents were killed after Lincoln.
He Was Honored in the Wrestling Hall of Fame
Lincoln wasn’t really a wrestling material, but he had long limbs. He engaged In over 300 wrestling matches and was defeated just once. His wrestling talent earned him an honor in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Lincoln Fought During the Civil War
As a good leader, Lincoln visited the war front during the Civil War. At one point, he almost got shot. He later left the battlefield due to a series of outcry’s back home.
Loved Testing Rifles Outside the White House
Lincoln had a passion for technology, so he was interested in knowing the weapons used by his troops during the Civil War. He tested the rifles in the grassy area around the White House.
Rode on Horses Alone
Lincoln, alongside his family use to vacate the white house during the summer and stayed at the soldiers’ home. They always went on horseback without any security personnel.
Lincoln Was Not the Chief Speaker at Gettysburg
Lincoln was invited to Gettysburg as a guest speaker. The chief speaker of the event was Edward Everett. However, Lincoln’s two-minute speech is more famous, and people usually forget Edward Everett when talking about the Gettysburg event.
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