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Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky.
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His mother dies of a milk sickness.
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Abraham becomes a candidate for Illinois General Assembly
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He becomes postmaster of New Salem.
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Elected to the Illinois State Legislature at 24 years old.
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Re-elected to Illinois State Legislature for a fourth term.
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He married Mary Todd in Springfield, Illinois.
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His first son, Robert, is born.
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Second son, Edward, is born.
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Abraham is elected to U.S. Congress as Whig Representative from Illinois
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Abraham and his family move to Washington.
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He introduces the gradual emancipation bill for slaves.
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His son, Edward, dies.
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He has a third son named William.
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His last son, Thomas, is born.
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He makes speech in Peoria to oppose popular sovereignty
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He recieved a nomination for president at a Republican Convention.
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Abraham Lincoln is re-elected president
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Abraham makes a second Inaugural Address speech.
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Abraham is assassinated.