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Born
In Kentucky moved to Indiana at the age of seven. -
Elected to the "U.S. House Of Representatives."
Of Illinois -
Loses "Lincoln-Douglas Debates"
On slavery -
signed emancipation proclamation.
Although slavery did not end till a later time -
Death
Died in Washington D.C.
(shot by the infamous John Wilkes Booth) -
Slavery Ended
Though it was after Abraham Lincoln died it was because of his work