"Abraham Lincoln's Unlikely Temperance: Uncovering the President's Surprising Relationship with Alcohol. Despite being a man of the people and a symbol of American history, Abraham Lincoln's personal habits have long been shrouded in mystery. A new look at the 16th President's life reveals a surprising truth: Lincoln was a teetotaler, abstaining from alcohol for much of his life. But why did he make this choice, and what impact did it have on his life and legacy? This fascinating exploration of Lincoln's past sheds new light on the man behind the myth."


More often than not, Abraham Lincoln did not imbibe. The reasons as to why, however, are unique at best.