Abraham Lincoln

By Gman31104

  • Date of Birth

    Date of Birth
    This was Abraham Lincoln's (16th president) date of birth.

  • Served in Black Hawk War

    Served in Black Hawk War
    he volunteered in a company of Sangamon County Rifles organized April 21, 1832 and served as captain until May 27th.

  • Married

    Married
    Abraham Lincoln and his fiance Mary Todd married on the 4th of November 1842.

  • Secured Republican Nomination

    Secured Republican Nomination
    On May 6th 1860 Abraham Lincoln secured the Republican nomination.

  • Elected

    Elected
    This was the date Abraham Lincoln was elected due to mass popularity he won by a sweep with republicans.

  • 12 year old sons death

    12 year old sons death
    "Willie" Lincoln was born on December 21, 1850, and died of a fever on February 20, 1862.

  • The Emancipation Proclamation 1863

    The Emancipation Proclamation 1863
    ” within the rebellious areas “are, and henceforward shall be free.”

  • Gettysburg Adress

    Gettysburg Adress
    On November 19th 1863 Abe Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Adress.

  • Proclamation on the Wade-Davis Bill

    Proclamation on the Wade-Davis Bill
    Proclamation on the Wade-Davis Bill July 8 1864.

  • Assassination

    Assassination
    John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.

  • Death

    Death
    Abraham Lincoln Died on the date of April 15, 1865.