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Thomas (Tad) Lincoln is born
On April 4th, his fourth son, Thomas (Tad) Lincoln is born. -
Lincoln speaks out against slavery.
On October 16 , 1854. From the state of Illinois, Lincoln delivers a speech, regarding the Kansas Nebraska act. LIncoln thought slavery was bad and he wanted to put an end to it. He siad he would use his war power to free and end slavery. -
Lincoln does not get chosen by the Illinois legislature to be U.S. Senator.
In 1855 Lincoln does not get chosen by the Illinois legislature to be U.S. Senator. -
Lincoln organizes the Republican party.
May 29th, 1856 Lincoln helps organize the new Republican Party of Illinois. -
Lincoln speaks against the Dred Scott Decision
On June 26th, 1857 Lincoln speaks against the Dred Scott Decision in Springfield Illinois. -
Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States of America
On November 6th, 1960 Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States of America. He had a total of 180 votes out of the 303 people that voted.