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He became a lawyer in 1836
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He marries Mary Todd in November 4, 1842
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Has four children
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served in the illinois legislature in 1846 elected to the house of reps
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eddie died in 1850, willie died in 1862, and tad died in 1871
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"be sure you put your feet in the right place then stand firm."
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His presidential terms are march 4, 1861- apr. 15, 1865
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Fall 1862 announced his Emancipation Proclamation which freed the slaves.
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In 1864 he was reelected as President.
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He was born on feb. 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky
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He died on april 15, 1865
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He had 1 older sister and a younger brother who died in infancy
