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He was born on Feb. 12, 1809 in Hardin County, Kentucky. Lived in Kentucky for 8 years.
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Before Abraham Lincoln's 10th birthday he had lost 2 family members. Two years later Abrahams mother Nancy died from 'milk sickness'. He had also had a younger brother who died in infancy. www.abrahamlicolns.com
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The more experienced Stuart, known as "Jerry Sly" for his skills at management and intrigue, showed Lincoln the ropes and loaned him law books, that he might study to become an attorney. In 1836, Lincoln received a license to practice law. www.historynet.com
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At the age of 28, while serving in the Illinois General Assembly, Lincoln made one of his first public declarations against slavery. It was presented to the White House. www.nps.gov
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His wife is Mary Todd Lincoln. His first son was named Robert Todd Lincoln. www.alincoln-library.com
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He was the 16th president of the United States. Lincoln received only 40 percent of the popular vote but handily defeated the three other candidates. www.history.com
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He called state militia into federal service on April 15, 1861, following the Confederate bombardment of Fort Sumter.He read and absorbed works on military history and strategy; he observed the successes and failures of his own. www.smithsonianmag.com
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He distributed $2,000,000 from the Treasury for war materiel. He called for 75,000 volunteers into military service. www.biography.com
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The 272 words of the Gettysburg Address were formulated with great thought by Lincoln. He wrote the first draft in Washington shortly before November 18 and revised it at the home of David Wills in Gettysburg the night before the dedication. www.gettysburg.com
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John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. He died in the theatre. www.lincoln.lib.niu.edu
