Civil WAR! By samanthanewton Nov 6, 1860 The 15 President was elected The 15th president was Abraham Lincon. Apr 12, 1861 civil war started civil war started on april 12, 1861. Jan 1, 1863 Emancipitation proclaimed emancipitation proclaimed by abe lincon. Apr 9, 1865 The Civil war Ended. After the Civil war, people got to vote. Aug 26, 1877 Reconstruction ended. It ended in 1877 on august 26