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Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
Abraham Lincoln was born -
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Abraham Lincoln's Biography
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Family moves to Illinois
Linoln and his family move to Illinois where Lincoln spends most of his younger years working to help his family. -
Abe becomes a lawyer
After teaching himself, Abe Lincoln passes the bar examination to become a lawyer. A year later, Lincoln relocates to Springfield to work as a lawyer, -
Marries Mary Todd
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Becomes a member of the House of Representatives
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Elected President
Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th President of the United States. -
Start of the Civil War
General Beauregard orders his men (Confederates) to fire at Fort Sumter starting the Civil War. -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln issues an Emancipation Proclamation which will go in effect in January 1863. -
Gettysburg Address
President Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address. -
Re-election
Abraham Lincoln wins re-election starting his second term as President. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
While visiting Ford's Theatre with his wife, Abraham Lincoln was fatally shot.
