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Makes first-known published political announcement.
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Wins election to first term in Illinois House of Representatives.
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Makes first public declaration against slavery.
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Wins election to Congress as Whig Party representative.
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Takes his seat n the U.S House of Representatives
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Proposes amendment to abolish slavery in District of Columbia
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Considered for vice president at first Republican National Convention.
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Chosen as U.S Senate candidate by Illinois Republican Convention; gives "House Divided" speech
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Gives famous Cooper Union speech in New York City
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Receives Republican nomination for president with running mate Hannibal Hamlin.
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Wins election as first Republican president in a four-way race.
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Takes oath of office as sixteenth president of the United States.
