Which (early) president stated that an educated population was crucial for a...

[I am Ugly]

...democracy to survive? Trying to write an essay and I'm not quite sure which president it was, a detail I need to further research this. I thought it was Jefferson but I'm not quite sure. If it helps, I believe there was a national movement towards public education during his term(s). Any thanks would be much appreciated

 

[Matthew]

I'm pretty sure that was Abraham Lincoln, because Clara Barton was doin lot of stuff in his time.......