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Born on February 12th in Kentucky
He was born in a cabin near Hodgenville, Kentucky. -
Moved to Indiana from Kentucky with his family
The family faced a lawsuit about their Kentucky farm, then decided to move. -
Lincoln and family move to Illinois
Lincoln moved to Illinois and tried many different jobs. -
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Whig member of the Illinois State Legislature
Elected four times. He worked on getting state funds for railroads, highways, and canals. -
Began practicing law
Lincoln taught himself grammar and math then began studying law. He passed his exam to start practicing law. -
Married Mary Todd and had children shortly after
They had four children together. -
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Single term in congress
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Organized the Republican Party
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Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln freed all slaves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBDgEST14O8(http://www.timetoast.com) -
Became the President
Lincoln became the President of the United States. This made him the 16th President.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTjYG1Tyaos(http://www.timetoast.com) -
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln gave this speech during the Civil War to the soldiers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw3s5ZIOW-o(http://www.timetoast.com) -
Second term as President
Lincoln was re-elected as president by a unanimous vote. -
Lincoln Dies
John Wilkes Booth murdered Lincoln at Ford's Theater in Washington DC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXRAbPLkL5M(http://www.timetoast.com)
