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Birth
Lincoln was born in Kentucky to Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks. -
First Political Speech
His speech was in favor of navigation on the Sangamon River. Other subjects covered in the speech were usury and education.
Quote from Speech: " Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition... I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem." -
Illinois Supreme Court
Lincoln presented his first case in front of the Illinois Supreme Court. He presented many more after this time and presented a case in front of the United States Supreme Court once. -
Marriage
Lincoln married Mary Todd at Mary's sister house. Mary was from Kentucky just like Lincoln. -
Opens his own Law Practice
He was very self reliant and mostly depended on his own resources. -
Spoke Against Dred Scott Decision
The decision made was that Scott must remain a slave, Lincoln did not agree. -
Nominated to be President
He was nominated as the Republican candidate in the presidential election. -
Elected President
Lincoln was elected the 16th president. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation freed all slaves in all portions of the United States. -
Assasination
Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in Fords Theater five days after the end of the Civil War.
