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The Lincoln Family travels through the Country
The Lincoln family travels through the country. -
Lincoln is elected
Abraham Lincoln is elected 16th president of the United States. He ran against John C. Brekinridge. -
Homestead Act
The Homestead Act was signed into law by Abraham Lincoln. It encouraged Western migration by providing settlers 160 acres of public land. -
The Final Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln issues the final Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all slaves in territories held by confederates. -
The Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln makes a speech at the military cemetery located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania which is called the Gettysburg Address. It was about how he wanted to keep the Union as one. -
Lincoln re-elected
Lincoln is re-elected president. He ran against George B. McClellan.
