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Born
John C. Breckinridge was born at Cabells Dale in January. -
Breckinridge was proud
Breckinridge was proud that Kentucky voted for a Democratic presidential ticket for the first time since 1828. -
House of Represenatives
In 1849, while still only twenty-eight years old, John won a seat in the state house of representatives. -
James K. Polk President
President James K. Polk had appointed him territorial governor of Oregon, an office he held from 1849 to 1850 before becoming Oregon's territorial delegate to Congress in 1851. -
Senate Meeting for The Last Time
On January 4, 1859, when the Senate met for the last time in its old chamber, he used the occasion to deliver an eloquent appeal for national unity. -
New York Times
Early in 1859 a New York Times correspondent in Washington wrote that "Vice President Breckinridge stands deservedly high in public estimation -
Breckinridge administered the oath of office to his successor.
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Civil War Started
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President Lincoln called Congress
When President Lincoln called Congress into special session on July 4, 1861, to raise the arms and men necessary to fight the Civil War -
Antietam- Bloodiest Day in the U.S.
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Gettysburg- Lee is defeated
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Vicksburg Falls
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Chickamagua- Rebels win
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Atlanta is burned
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Appamatox Court House Lee Surrenders
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Civil War ended
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President Andrew Jackson
On Christmas Day, 1868, departing President Andrew Johnson issued a blanket pardon for all Confederates.
