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Abraham Lincoln
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became a lawyer
He became a lawyer in 1836 -
Marries Mary Todd
He marries Mary Todd in November 4, 1842 -
children
Has four children -
house of reps
served in the illinois legislature in 1846 elected to the house of reps -
died
eddie died in 1850, willie died in 1862, and tad died in 1871 -
quote
"be sure you put your feet in the right place then stand firm." -
Terms
His presidential terms are march 4, 1861- apr. 15, 1865 -
Emancipition Proclamation
Fall 1862 announced his Emancipation Proclamation which freed the slaves. -
reelected
In 1864 he was reelected as President. -
Abraham Lincoln was born
He was born on feb. 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky -
end of his life
He died on april 15, 1865 -
brother and sister
He had 1 older sister and a younger brother who died in infancy
