Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

Feb 12, 1809

The Timeline of Abraham Lincoln

House of Representatives

Aug 3, 1854

Abraham Lincoln was elected to the house of Representatives

Nomination of Senate

Nov 2, 1854

Abraham Lincoln tried to gain nomination for Senate.

Republican President

Nov 6, 1860

Abraham Lincoln gained on the campaign trail caused him to be elected as republican nominee for President.

President

Mar 4, 1861

The election of Abraham Lincoln as President

Freedom

Jan 1, 1863

Lincoln issued his memorable Emancipation Proclamation that declared the freedom of slaves within the Confederacy.