"Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people may be engaged in."
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Born: 12-02-1809 – Died: 15-04-1865
Nationality: American
Known for: lawyer, politician, President
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, leading the country during the Civil War and abolishing slavery.
"Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people may be engaged in."