What Hobbies Did Abraham Lincoln Engage In?

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The hobbies Abraham enjoyed doing the most included taking walks and wrestling. He was known for being a strong and talented wrestler.

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States and he represented the Republican Party. Lincoln was known to enjoy the company of pets. His official pet was a horse that he often rode upon for transportation. He was also known for interacting with horses, cats, dogs and a turkey. Although he learned how to be proficient with an axe by chopping wood, he did not kill or harm animals as a hobby. Even though Lincoln suffered from deep depression, he enjoyed telling stories and jokes to family and friends.