Abraham Lincoln By Leungh16 Feb 12, 1809 Abraham Lincoln is Born at Kentucky Period: Feb 12, 1809 to Apr 14, 1865 Abraham Lincoln's life 1834 Abraham Lincoln is elected to the Illinois state legislature 1847 Abraham Lincoln enters the U.S. House Of Representatives 1858 Abraham Lincoln wins national fame in debates with Stephen A. Douglas 1860 Abraham Lincoln is elected president 1861 The Civil war begins Jan 1, 1861 Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation Nov 19, 1863 Abraham Lincoln gives the Gettysburg address Apr 9, 1865 The Civil war ends Apr 14, 1865 Abraham Lincoln is shot He is assassinated and dies the next morning.
