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Cultural depictions of Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was a very important man in American history. He was the 16th President of the United States and helped to end slavery. Because he was such an important person, many people have created pictures and stories about him. These pictures and stories are called cultural depictions.

One of the most famous cultural depictions of Abraham Lincoln is his picture on the penny. Have you ever looked at a penny and seen a man with a big hat on? That's Abraham Lincoln!

There are also many movies and books that tell stories about Abraham Lincoln. One of the most popular movies is called "Lincoln" and it stars an actor named Daniel Day-Lewis. In the movie, he plays Abraham Lincoln and talks and acts just like him!

Lots of people also create statues and paintings of Abraham Lincoln. Some of them show him sitting in a chair or standing, and some even have him holding a book or a pen.

Finally, people often dress up like Abraham Lincoln for Halloween or other events. They wear a tall black hat, a coat with tails, and a fake beard to look like him.

All of these things are ways that people remember and honor Abraham Lincoln. He was an important person who helped make America a better place, and we like to celebrate and talk about him even today, a long time after he was alive.