Abraham Lincoln By Camilo Cuartas Feb 12, 1809 Abraham Lincoln was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky Jan 1, 1834 Abraham Lincoln was elected to the Illinois State Legislature Mar 4, 1847 Abraham Lincoln entered the White House of Representatives Jan 1, 1858 Abraham Lincoln wins national fame in debates with Stephen A. Douglas. Nov 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected president Apr 12, 1861 The Civil War begun. Jan 1, 1863 Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation Nov 19, 1863 Abraham Lincoln gives the Gettysburg Address Apr 9, 1865 The Civil War ended Apr 14, 1865 Abraham Lincoln was shot, and died the next morning
