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Abraham is Born
Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County Kentucky. His parents were Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks. His mother Nancy Hanks then died 9 1/2 years later due to a milk sickness. Lincoln, Abraham, Philip Van Doren Stern, and Allan Nevins. The Life and Writings of Abraham Lincoln;. New York: Random House, 1940. Print. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln -
Pride and Predjudice
The novel Pride and Predjudice was published on this day. This novel was written by Jane Austen and was written and edited for over fifteen years. Its a hard read, but well thought out during the process. Exact date unknown. "1814: Norway Gains Independence." What Happened from 1810 to 1819 including Events, Technology and Inventions. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2013. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pride_%26_Prejudice_(2005_film) -
Norway Gains Independence
Norway had been apart of the Kingdom of Denmark, but then was given to Sweden to avoid conflict. This angered Norway and they saw it as a chance to seek independence. They agreeed to be a Union with Sweden, but had there own Constitution. Exact Date Unknown. "1814: Norway Gains Independence." What Happened from 1810 to 1819 including Events, Technology and Inventions. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2013. http://www.pptback.com/flags-norway-flag-pptbackground.html -
Invention of the modern Fire Extingusher
The Modern Fire Extingusher was invented by George William Manby. George was a British Captain when he invented this. The Fire Extingusher had copper vessel of three gallons, pearl ash, solution inside of air. Exact date unknown. "1814: Norway Gains Independence." What Happened from 1810 to 1819 including Events, Technology and Inventions. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2013. http://www.atwoodsecurity.com/fire-extinguisher-products-and-services/fire-extinguisher-history.html -
Steam-Powered Printing Press
This was invented by a German man, with the name of Fredrich Konig. This helped greatly with books, papers, and everything this world revolves around to this day, "Steam-Powered Printing Press." Communication Timeline | Steam-Powered Printing Press | Event View. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2013. http://gilahpress.blogspot.com/2011_09_11_archive.html -
House of Representatives
On this day, Abraham Lincoln wins the election for the first term in the Illionois House of Representatives. After losing two years prior, he does not give up. He runs again and this time gets in. Things did not always go his way the first time, but if they didnt he would go out and make them right the second. "Timeline of Abraham Lincoln's Political Career." Timeline of Abraham Lincoln's Political Career. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Jan.
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Science during Abraham's Time
Mattias Schleiden concludes that all plant parts are made of cells and is considered to co-founder of cells along with Schwann. He also helps with the Vitalism Theory. Exact date unknown. "Schleiden, Mattias." Www.scienceworld.wolfram.com. N.p.,
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Gets Married to Mary Todd
Abraham Lincoln married Mary Todd on this day, they meet at a Christmas Dance. She lived from 1818-1882 and was born in Lexington, KY. They went on to have four children, but only one lived to matuarity. "The Life and Writings of Abraham Lincoln (Modern Library) [Hardcover]." The Life and Writings of Abraham Lincoln (Modern Library): Abraham Lincoln: 9780679603290: Amazon.com: Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Jan. 2013. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/24/mary-todd-lincoln-insanit_n_1909901.htm -
Robert Todd Lincoln is Born
Robert Todd was Lincolns only son to live to maturity. Mary and Lincoln had 3 other sons, but sadly they all died at young ages. Robert was never as close to his father as the younger boys, and caused great problems in the family. Robert was buried away from his father and the rest of the family. Exact date unknown. "Robert Todd." Abraham Lincoln. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan.
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Telegraph
The telegraph is invented so that you can send electronic signals from diffrent places that would make a message. William Sturgeon came up with something that would evolve the telegraph, he used an electric magnet to move the signals faster. "The History of the Electric Telegraph And Telegraphy." About.com Inventors. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2013. http://www.dipity.com/bctackle73/First-reliable-steam-engine/ -
Elected 16th President of the United States
He was nominated for presidency by the Republicans and was the first Republican president the United States had seen. If not for Lincoln becoming president, the Union might not have won the Civil War. If the Union had not won the civil war our world would be much diffrent than it is now. Lincoln, Abraham, Philip Van Doren Stern, and Allan Nevins. The Life and Writings of Abraham Lincoln;. New York: Random House, 1940. Print. http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/abrahamlincoln -
First Inaugural Adress
Lincoln promised he would not interfer with the institution of slavery in the U.S. and gave rights to the states to determine there institutions. If he did otherwise it would go against the Constitution. He also said he would enforce the FUgitive Slave Act of 1850. "Abraham Lincoln: First Inaugural Address (1861) Commentary by Carl Rollyson, Baruch College, The City University of New York." Milestone Documents RSS. N.p., n.d.
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Emancipation Proclamation
A statement to catch attention of those who did not care about slavery. This allowed black men to be in the Union army and navy. The Emancipation Proclamation did not affect those outside of the Confederacy, but it was am=n important gesture that identified the aUnion with freedom and getting rid of slavery. Exact date unknown. "History.com." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 11 Jan. 2013 http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/EmanProc.html -
Gettysburg Adress
Abraham Lincoln adreses what happens in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. He adresses the 51,000 men killed in this battle, but mainly focuses on freedom and the tasks at hand. His speech may have only lasted two minutes, but it was packed with power and strength. It gave many of the people hope in the Union and the strength to move past all the lives that had been lost. "Gettysburg Adress." NetINS Showcase. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 http://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/gettysburg-address.htm -
Second Inaugural Address
Lincoln gave this speech infront of the White House in muddy weather were people who came to hear him speak were standing in muddy pools of water. But yet, people were still there to hear Lincoln talk. It adressed theneeds to reconstruct with the South, it was time to let them in. "Abraham Lincoln: Second Inaugural Adress." Bartleby. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2013. "Gettysburg Adress." NetINS Showcase. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2013 -
Lincoln's Death
Lincoln died after being assasinated by John Wilkes Booth, who escaped that day but then was hunt down and killed. He believed he was helping the South, but killing Lincoln actually did the opposite. "History.com." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 11 Jan. 2013 http://huntington.org/huntingtonlibrary_exhibitions.aspx?id=3246
