Happy 217th Birthday, Abraham! Here are some things you may not know about our 16th President
Happy 217th Birthday, Abraham! Here are some things you may not know about our 16th President by: Brandi Blake Posted: Feb 12, 2026 / 04:32 PM EST Updated: Feb 12, 2026 / 04:46 PM EST GHENT, WV (WVNS) — When we think of the most legendary presidents our nation has had, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, typically takes the first or second spot. In honor of Lincoln’s 217th birthday, February 12, 1809, here are some facts that you may not have known about the American icon. Lincoln’s fierce wit Most of us know the opening line of the Gettysburg Address (“Four score and seven years ago”) and know that Lincoln was an eloquent writer. What you may not know, however, is Lincoln’s tendency to poke fun at himself or others when the occasion presented itself. Authorities Investigating Alleged Racist Act at New Orleans Parade | Storyful Some incredible Lincoln quotes include: “If I were two-faced, Would I be wearing this one?” “I will not say that [Douglas] willfully misqu...