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Born in Hodgenville
The abolitionist John Brown led 18 men, both whites and African Americans, on a raid on Harpers Ferry, Verginia. -
First Political Announcement
"Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I can say for one that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem. How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition, is yet to be developed." -
Lincoln's first romantic interest was Ann Rutledge who died at 22
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He was married to Mary Todd Lincoln
1842-1865 -
Lincoln ran for president
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Elected for president
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Assassinated in Washington, D.C.