Abraham Lincoln's Life

Born on February 12th in Kentucky

Feb 12, 1809

He was born in a cabin near Hodgenville, Kentucky.

Moved to Indiana from Kentucky with his family

1816

The family faced a lawsuit about their Kentucky farm, then decided to move.

Lincoln and family move to Illinois

1830

Lincoln moved to Illinois and tried many different jobs.

Whig member of the Illinois State Legislature

Period: 1834 to 1840

Elected four times. He worked on getting state funds for railroads, highways, and canals.

Began practicing law

1836

Lincoln taught himself grammar and math then began studying law. He passed his exam to start practicing law.

Married Mary Todd and had children shortly after

Nov 4, 1842

They had four children together.

Single term in congress

Period: 1847 to 1849

Organized the Republican Party

1856

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/republican-party-founded

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

Lincoln freed all slaves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBDgEST14O8(http://www.timetoast.com)

Became the President

Apr 12, 1863

Lincoln became the President of the United States. This made him the 16th President.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTjYG1Tyaos(http://www.timetoast.com)

Gettysburg Address

Nov 19, 1863

Lincoln gave this speech during the Civil War to the soldiers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw3s5ZIOW-o(http://www.timetoast.com)

Second term as President

1864

Lincoln was re-elected as president by a unanimous vote.

Lincoln Dies

Apr 15, 1865

John Wilkes Booth murdered Lincoln at Ford's Theater in Washington DC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXRAbPLkL5M(http://www.timetoast.com)