Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln (February 12,1809 - April 15,1865) was the 16th President of the United States, particularly noted for his leadership during the Civil War, delivery of the Gettysburg Address, and the Emancipation Proclamation. Nicknamed "Honest Abe," the lanky bearded politician was a controversial figure in his own time, but has since been recognized as one of the greatest presidents, ranked with George Washington. A key factor in this was not only Lincoln's statesmanship and opposition to slavery, but his assassination on April 14, 1865, days after the Southern forces surrendered. Lincoln thus became the first American president to be assassinated (but not the last, as witness John F. Kennedy) and the fourth to die in office. His image adorns the five dollar bill and penny.

Although he never existed during the time of movies, Robot Abraham Lincoln was based on him and he was spoofed by Pumbaa in the Timon and Pumbaa episode; Catch Me if You Kenya and Quint in Klondike Con.

Trivia

 * Tom Hanks is related to Abraham Lincoln. He is the third cousin, four times removed of the former president. Hank's link to Honest Abe comes through the President’s mother, Nancy Hanks.