Abraham Lincoln

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  • In March, the "Lincoln-Douglas Debates" are published.

    Lincoln delivers an impassioned speech on slavery in New Haven, Connecticut. Also in March, the "Lincoln-Douglas Debates" are published.

  • Abraham Lincoln is elected as 16th President of the United States.

  • The Civil War begins.

  • The Union suffers defeat at Bull Run. Lincoln realizes the war will be long.

  • Lincol issues the Emancipation Proclamation.

  • Confederate defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg marks turning point of war.

  • The President meets with Frederick Douglas about "Nego Troops"

  • President Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address.

  • Confederate Army surrenders to the Union

  • President Lincoln makes his "Reconstruction" Speech.

  • Lincoln is assassinated.