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Great moments in American History

  • Born

    Born
    Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12th 1809 in Illinois.
  • Early Childhood

    Early Childhood
    He moved around a lot and In all he spent less than 12 months going to school, and he didn't attend college at all.
  • Growing up

    Growing up
    In Springfield in 1839 Lincoln met Mary Todd. Three years later they were married and over the next 11 years had four children:
  • Elected into congress

    Elected into congress
    In 1846 Lincoln ran for the United States House of Representatives and won. While in Washington he became known for his opposition to the Mexican War and to slavery. He returned home after his term to practace law more seriously than ever.
  • Leaving Politics

    Abe leaves politics to practice law in Springfield
  • Getting the nickname

    Lincoln resumes his role in the 8th Judicial Circuit gaining a reputation as an outstanding lawyer and earning the nickname of 'Honest Abe'
  • Working his way to the top

    Nominated to be the Republican candidate for President of the United States
  • Becoming Prestident

    Abraham Lincoln is elected as 16th U.S. president
  • The Assisonation

    The Assisonation
    President Lincoln and his wife Mary go to Ford's Theater to see the play "Our American Cousin" . During the third act of the play John Wilkes Booth shoots the president in the head at approx 10:13 p.m.
  • The End of The great ABE

    President Abraham Lincoln dies at 7:22 in the morning. Vice President Andrew Johnson assumes the presidency
  • Greatest Preident

    Abe Lincoln is still called one of the greatest presdients that this country has ever had