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Born on February 12, 1809 near Hodgenville Kentucky. As a child Lincoln was known for his intellect and love of reading until late hours in the evening. image: Lincoln Family
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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chief_Black_Hawk3.jpg Lincoln was defending the state of Illinois when he joined the Militia as a captain. The alleged Chief Black Hawk was angry and upset about a land dispute. Lincoln never saw any combat time.
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Lincoln was elected to a seat on the Illinois State Legislature as a Whig. image: Illinois State Capital
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Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln marry despite her families objections. They were married by Rev. Charles Dresser image: Mary Todd
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Lincoln and his family move to Washington D.C. because Lincoln was elected in August to be a member of the Whig party in the House of Representatives. He officially is swore in on Dec. 6th, 1847 House of Representatives
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This passing of the act revived Lincoln's political desire and his ideas involving the freeing of slaves. Kansas Nebraska Map
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Lincoln is given a seat in the Senate and on this day he delivers his famous speech a "House Divided" Speech: A House Divided image: Lincoln Memorial
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Lincoln is chosen as his parties nominee for the Presidential election. In November of that same year Lincoln won the election to becomes the 16th President of the United States image: Abe Lincoln
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Lincoln declares war. The Civil War has begun. image: Civil War
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Battle of Gettysburg was a victory for the Union. Thousands upon thousands lost their lives. image: Gettysburg
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Congress passes the amendment that abolishes slavery. It is later ratified by the states in Decemeber. image: 13th amendment
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Lincoln is shot at Ford's Theater while attending the play "Our American Cousin" He died the following day at 7:22 a.m. image: Assissination
