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| Daniel Day Lewis in Lincoln |
On this day in history, the 16th President of the United States Abraham Lincoln was born. While most presidents come and go without much fanfare, Lincoln continues to remain an iconic and inspiring figure not only in politics, but in pop culture. On what would have been his 206th birthday, it is important to account for his influence to the United States and its growing tolerance. He was even depicted in cinema's first blockbuster The Birth of a Nation a century ago and has only become more prevalent as the Oscars have become the standard for cinema. The following is a list of Oscar nominated, and some winning, films that have depicted the man in some capacity.
