Abraham Lincoln, born on the same day as Charles Darwin, rose from a humble background to become a learned man, driven by a passion for science and technology. He learned through self-study, borrowing books, and hands-on experience, eventually becoming a lawyer and politician. Lincoln's understanding of technology, including railroads and steamships, played a crucial role in the Civil War, and he encouraged innovation, institutionalizing science and technology through the National Academy of Sciences and the Department of Agriculture.
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