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Abraham Lincoln was born
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Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1834-1842 -
Marriage to Mary Todd
Abe and Mary had 4 sons during their marriage. -
Gave "Peoria Speech"
Lincoln declared his opposition to slavery. -
Elected 16th President
Picture of Lincoln swearing in at the partially finished Capitol building. -
Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation
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Re-election
President Lincoln was re-elected for his 2nd term. -
Assassination of Abe Lincoln
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Placed in the penny
The first penny was issued in 1909 to commemorate Abe Lincoln's 100th birthday.
