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Nomination
Aberaham Lincon was nominated to be the Republican Candidate. -
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The Presidential Life Of Abe
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Election
Abraham is elected as the 16th President, as well as the first Republican President. -
Inauguration
President Lincoln delivers his First Inaugural Address. -
Civil War
At 4:30 am, Confederate artillery opens fire on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. The Civil War begins. -
Blockade
Lincoln issues a Proclamation of Blockade against Southern ports. -
Freedom
Abraham Lincoln signs a law freeing slaves from being used by the Confederates in their war effect. -
Death
The President's son, WIlliam, dies at age 11. Mary Todd is devastated, and never fully recovers from this tragedy. -
Columbia
Lincoln signs an act abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The President issues a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, freeing the slaves. -
Gettysburg Address
President Lincoln delievers the Gettysburg Address at a ceremony dedicated the Batlefield as a National Cemetary. -
Another Nomination
Lincoln is nominated for a second term. -
Reelection
Abraham is reelected, defeating Democrat George B. McClennen. -
Civil War Ends
The Civil War concludes with General Robert E. Lee surrends his confederate army to General Ulysses S. Grant. -
Shooting
Lincoln and Mary Todd go to see the play "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theater. John Wilkes Booth shoots President Lincoln in the head. -
Death
Abraham Lincoln dies at 7:22 in the morning.
