Abraham Lincoln:

I fear that the people are not yet ready for a black man to be president.

— Abraham Lincoln Modern

Preserved the Union, ended slavery

Context

A modern fabrication, included for its absurdity and anachronism.

Date / Period

2000s (modern fabrication)

Source

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/lincoln-black-president/

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: grok

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

1 source

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