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Wins election in Illinois for House of Representatives for the first time
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Wins second term in Illinois House of Representatives
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Makes public announcement to end slavery
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Wins third term in Illinois House of Representatives
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Wins fourth term for Illinois House of Representatives
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Abe was married to Marry Todd on November 4, 1842
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Holds a seat in the US House of Representatives
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Propose amendment to end slavery
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Ends first and only time in US House of Representatives
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Delivers speech in Peoria, Illinois
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Elected
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Famous speech given in NYC
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Wins election in a four way race for presidency, first Republican president
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Takes oath as 16th president
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Is re-elected by the people for another term. Wins against McClellan
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Takes oath for second time
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Killed in a theater by John Wilkes Booth
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