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Born in Hardin County, Kentucky to Thomas Lincoln And Nancy Hanks Lincoln
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Laborer on family farm and for neighbors
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Moved with family to Illinois, settling in Macon County
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Elected captain, Thirty-first Regiment, Illinois Militia, in the Black Hawk War
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Became licensed to practice law
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Served single term representing Illinois in the U. S. House of Representatives
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Elected president of The United States
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Confederates in Charleston fired on Union-held Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, effectively starting the Civil War
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Issued Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation after Union victory at Battle of Antietam on September 17.
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Delivered Gettysburg Address at cemetery dedication in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Highlighted the struggle for freedom and equality for all.
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Reelected President on Nov. 8th
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Shot while attending a performance of "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theatre. Removed to the Petersen boarding house across the street from the theater.