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The Life of Abraham Lincoln By Drew Botos

By andrewbotos

  • 1809: Birth Date

    On February 12 1809, our 16th president Abraham Lincoln was born. Abraham Lincoln was born in a one room log cabin.

  • 1834: Lincoln became involved into politics.

    Lincoln became involved in local politics as a supporter of the Whig Party, winning election to the Illinois state legislature.

  • 1836 Taught himself law

    Lincoln taught himself law preserved the Union, passing the bar examination.

  • 1842: Married to Mary Todd Lincoln

    On November 4 our 16th president got married to Mary Todd Lincoln In 1842

  • 1846 Winner of the Election to the U.S

    Lincoln won election to the U.S. House of Representatives

  • 1860: Lincoln became President

    Abraham Lincoln becomes the 16th president of the United States.

  • 1861: The start of the Clvi War

    The American Civil war starts.

  • 1863: The Gettysburg Address

    On November 19th 1863, the world's most favorite speech was given by Abraham Lincoln. This speech was under 3 minutes!

  • 1865: The Civil War Ends

    The civil war was stopped on April 9th 1865 by Abraham Lincoln.

  • 1865 Abraham's Death

    Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth on April 14th 1865.