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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.