Abraham Lincoln
From TARDIS Index File, the free Doctor Who reference.
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| Abraham Lincoln | |
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| Race: | Human |
| Home Planet: | Earth |
| Home Era: | 19th century |
| Appearances: | DW: The Chase |
| Actor: | Robert Marsden |
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States of America.
In 1863, the Doctor gave to President Lincoln a sketched map he had made of the Confederate lines at Gettysburg. Lincoln gave the map to General Grant, thus aiding the Union Army to win the Battle of Gettysburg. (TVA: Backtime)
On 19th November of that year, Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address. The Doctor, Ian Chesterton, Barbara Wright and Vicki watched the speech on the Time-Space Visualiser. (DW: The Chase)
On 5th April 1865, the Doctor saved Lincoln from an assassination attempt in Richmond, Virginia. (TN: Blood and Hope)
The Doctor warned Lincoln not to go to the theatre. (BFA: Minuet in Hell)
