President Abraham Lincoln is an important symbol in this world war i poster because he stood up for equality for different races.
Abraham Lincoln won the 16th presidential election of the United States in November 1860. He was a self-taught lawyer, legislator and vocal opponent of slavery. He took office shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War.
His Emancipation Proclamation paved the way for slavery’s abolition.
Before being allowed to re-join the Union, Confederate states where required to ratify the 14th Amendment. This Amendment protected citizens from racist laws.
