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Abraham Lincoln was born
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Linoln and his family move to Illinois where Lincoln spends most of his younger years working to help his family.
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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,
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Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th President of the United States.
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General Beauregard orders his men (Confederates) to fire at Fort Sumter starting the Civil War.
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President Lincoln issues an Emancipation Proclamation which will go in effect in January 1863.
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President Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address.
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Abraham Lincoln wins re-election starting his second term as President.
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While visiting Ford's Theatre with his wife, Abraham Lincoln was fatally shot.
