How Much Do You Know About Former President Abraham Lincoln?

Former U.S. president Abraham Lincoln's birthday tiptoes up on Feburary 12. How many Abe Lincoln facts do you know?

Scroll below for facts about the 16th president, a pop culture video, a quiz, and an Abraham Lincoln video biography.

Five Fast Facts

1. As a captain, Lincoln served in the Black Hawk War, a conflict between the U.S. and Native Americans

2. Lincoln practiced law for many years; he spent eight years in the Illinois legislature.

5. Lincoln was president from 1861-1865

3. The first U.S. president to be assassinated, Lincoln died April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theatre in Washington.

4. Then-Sen. Stephen Douglas and Republican candidate Lincoln debated in seven Illinois municipalities in 1858. They became known as the Lincoln-Douglas Debates.

Lincoln served in the military in 1832.

Although his stint was short, he was captain of the 31st Regiment, Illinois Militia, during the Black Hawk War. He never saw combat during his tour, but he did help bury the dead in the aftermath of two of the war's battles.

Mustered in and out of service, Lincoln found his way in the captain role and private role. He finished his service with Capt. Jacob Early's independent spy company.