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LIncoln Receives his law license
LIncoln became a layer. He first practiced law in Springfield, Illinois. LIncoln needed a place to keep his important papers handy, so he tucked them into his tall black hat. LIncoln spent six months each year riding the circuit, or traveling through the state to try cases as a lawyer. LIncoln liked to meet and help people. He was famous for being hard-working and honest. -
Lincoln's first speech against slavery
Lincoln makes his first public speech against slavery. -
Lincoln's final debate against Douglas
Because of the LIncoln-Douglas debates, Lincoln became known across the United States. It was Douglas who was elected to the senate by a vote of 54 to 46. -
LIncoln's first debate against Stephen Douglas
LIncoln believed that the united states stood for freedom for all. He wanted to become a Untied States senator. In 1858, Lincoln debated Stephen Douglas who was also a candidate for the senate from Illinois. The two men made speeches in seven cities, debating the issue of slavery. -
Lincoln becomes president of United states
On this day, Abraham LIncoln became the 16th president of the united states of america and he was the first republican to become president. He won over 3 other candidates and only got 40% of the popular vote. -
Civil War begins
LIncoln's union army fought the Southern Confederate armies. Many soldiers were hurt and killed in the battles, One such battle was in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In 1863, a ceremony was held to dedicate a cemetery on the Gettysburg battlefield. Lincoln made a famous speech that has become known as the gettysburg address. -
Lincoln Abolishes Slavery in Columbia
Abraham LIncoln, signed an act abolishing slavery in the district of Columbia. It was an important step in the long march towards freedom, citizenry and equal right for African-Americans -
LIncoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln read the first draft of this document to his cabinet members on July 22, 1862. After some changes, he issued the preliminary version on September 22, which specified that the document would take effect on January 1, 1863. Slaves that were in the confederate will know be free. -
Lincoln Re-elected for president of united states
LIncoln was re-elected president because he was nominated by the National Union party. Only one person, George B Mclellan, ran against him and on November the 8th, LIncoln won with over 400,000 votes. He was the first president to be re-elected since 1832. -
Abraham Lincoln gets shot
Around 10 PM John Wilkes Booth entered Lincoln's private box unnoticed and shot the president with a single bullet in the back of his head.
