Though they never met, Presidents Abraham Lincoln of the United States and Benito Juárez of Mexico knew of each other, shared similar political ideas, and led their nations through transformative civil wars. To a remarkable degree, their lives followed parallel paths.

Explore an interactive timeline to compare the lives of two of North America’s greatest leaders.

Two landmark exhibitions, key elements in the Museum’s Lincoln Bicentennial year, further explore the influence of Abraham Lincoln and Benito Juárez on their respective nations. Abraham Lincoln Transformed is presented in tandem with Benito Juárez and the Making of Modern Mexico; both exhibitions run through April 12, 2010.

> Learn more about Benito Juárez and the Making of Modern Mexico
> Learn more about Abraham Lincoln Transformed

Tags: Abraham Lincoln Transformed, Benito Juárez and the Making of Modern Mexico, Civil War, Interactive timeline, Matt Lauterbach

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