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Abe Lincoln Born in Kentucky
Abe Lincoln was born in a log cabin in rural Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. -
Recieves his Law certificate
After deciding what to do as a career, Lincoln becomes a lawyer. He gained prominence in the field by defending some clients in very difficult cases. -
Marries Mary Todd
After a bit of a tumultous relationship, Lincoln finally marries his fiancee Mary Todd. They will stay together until Lincoln dies. -
Nominated for Presidential Candidate
Lincoln is nominated by the Republican party as a candidate for president. He goes up against Stephen A. Douglas, a Democrat. -
Wins Presidency
Lincoln is elected as the 16th president of the United States. He is the first Republican president. He enters the highest office in the land just before South Carolina secedes from the union in December of 1860. -
Civil War Begins
At 4:30 a.m., Confederate artillery opens fire on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. This signals the beginning of the Civil War, America's most brutal war. -
Issues the Emancipation Proclamation
This document frees the slaves in the United States. -
Civil War Ends!
The civil war comes to a close with the surrender of General Robert E. Lee. -
Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth
President Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in Ford's theater in D.C. -
Abe Lincoln - Vampire Hunter Released
Abe Lincoln fictional film shows another side of President Lincoln as a vampire hunter. Fact or fiction? You decide. -
Lincoln- Movie Released
Biographical film starring Daniel Day Lewis as Lincoln is released.
