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Abraham Lincoln is born.
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The Lincoln family moves to Illinois.
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Abraham's mother dies.
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Abe becomes candidate for Illinois general assembly. Abe enlists in the Black Hawk War. Abe loses the election.
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Lincoln is elected to Illinois General Assembly.
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Lincoln moves to Springfield.
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Abe Lincoln suffers from depression.
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Lincoln gives a speech on war policy with Mexico.
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Abe leaves politics to practice law in Springfield.
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Lincoln is elected 16th president of the United States.
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Robert E. Lee surrenders his confederate army.
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Abe Lincoln is buried in Oak ridge cemetery.