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Birth
On February 12, 1809, Nancy Hanks Lincoln gave birth to Abraham Lincoln. He was born in a log cabin to a pioneer family in Hodgenville, Kentucky. Abraham, his older sister, Sarah, and their parents lived there for eight years.
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Abraham Lincoln's Birth-Death
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His Mother Died
On October 5, 1818, Abraham Lincoln’s mother, Nancy, died from tremetol (milk sickness). The loss of his mother devastated the Lincoln family.
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Thomas Lincoln Remarries
On December 2, 1819, Thomas Lincoln married Sarah Bush Johnston. Abraham quickly formed a bond with his new stepmother, and she encouraged him to learn how to read.
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Early Adulthood
In mid October 1831, Lincoln moved to New Salem, Illinois. “While there he worked at several jobs including operating a store, surveying, and serving as postmaster. He impressed the residents with his character, wrestled the town bully, and earned the nickname "Honest Abe."
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His Political Beginnings
Lincoln’s first run for the Illinois legislature was on August 6, 1832. Unfortunately, he was unsuccessful. However, “He ran again in 1834, 1836, 1838, and 1840, and he won all four times.”
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Lincoln Married Mary Anne Todd
On November 4, 1842, Abraham Lincoln married Mary Anne Todd in Springfield, Illinois at her sister’s home. Mary’s nickname was Molly. She was 23 years old when she married Lincoln, who was 33 years old at the time.
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Robert Todd Lincoln's Birth
Lincoln became a father for the first time on August 1, 1843. "Lincoln's son Robert Todd Lincoln is born in Springfield, Illinois."
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Edward Baker Lincoln's Birth
Mary Todd Lincoln gives birth to their second son. "Lincoln's son Edward Baker Lincoln is born in Springfield, Illinois."
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Edward Baker Lincoln's Death
Abraham and Mary's second son died. "Lincoln's son Edward dies at age 3 years and 11 months in Springfield, Illinois."
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William Wallace Lincoln's Birth
Mary Todd Lincoln gave birth to their third son. "Lincoln's son William Wallace Lincoln is born in Springfield, Illinois."
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Thomas (Tad) Lincoln's Birth
Mary Todd Lincoln gave birth to their fourth son. "Lincoln's son Thomas (Tad) Lincoln is born in Springfield, Illinois."
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Lincoln Elected President
“With Hannibal Hamlin as his running mate, Lincoln was elected the 16th president on November 6, 1860, defeating Douglas, John Bell, and John C. Breckinridge.” Lincoln was the first President to be elected as a Republican.
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William Wallace Lincoln's Death
Abraham and Mary's third son died. "Lincoln's son William dies at age 11 in the White House."
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The Emancipation Proclamation
“On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect. This was Lincoln's declaration of freedom for all slaves in the areas of the Confederacy not under Union control.”
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The Gettysburg Address
“Also, on November 19, 1863, Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address which dedicated the battlefield there to the soldiers who had perished. He called on the living to finish the task the dead soldiers had begun.”
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Lincoln Reelected
“Lincoln was reelected president with Andrew Johnson as his running mate. Lincoln defeated the Democrat George McClellan on November 8, 1864.”
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Lincoln's Assassination
On April 14, 1865, at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C., Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. "This was the first presidential assassination in American history..."
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