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Presidency
Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the United States on November 6, 1860.He served as President from March 1861 until his assassination. -
United States Department of Agriculture
On May 15, 1862 Abraham Lincoln established the Independent Department of Agriculture. To date this department remains responsible for developing and executing federal government policy on farming, agriculture, forestry, and food. -
Homestead Act
Abraham Lincoln signed the first homestead act, allowing poor people to obtain land. It gave applicants ownership of land at little or no cost. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. This started the procedure for freeing the slaves in America. -
National Banking Act
On February 25, 1863 the National Banking Act was signed into law by Abraham Lincoln. It created the United States National Banking System providing a strong financial network to the country. -
Death
Abraham Lincoln died from a bullet wound inflicted the night before by John Wilkes Booth, an actor and Confederate sympathizer.
