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Birth
Born in Hardin County, Kentucky to Thomas Lincoln And Nancy Hanks Lincoln -
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Early Life
Laborer on family farm and for neighbors -
Relocation
Moved with family to Illinois, settling in Macon County -
Military Involvement
Elected captain, Thirty-first Regiment, Illinois Militia, in the Black Hawk War -
Career Development
Became licensed to practice law -
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Political Involvement
Served single term representing Illinois in the U. S. House of Representatives -
Presidency
Elected president of The United States -
Start of Civil War
Confederates in Charleston fired on Union-held Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, effectively starting the Civil War -
Civil War Involvement
Issued Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation after Union victory at Battle of Antietam on September 17. -
Vision For America
Delivered Gettysburg Address at cemetery dedication in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Highlighted the struggle for freedom and equality for all. -
Reelection
Reelected President on Nov. 8th -
Death
Shot while attending a performance of "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theatre. Removed to the Petersen boarding house across the street from the theater.