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Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the sixteenth president of the United States in Washington, DC.

Mar 4, 1861

Lincoln is inaugurated into office

The south secedes

Apr 12, 1861

The south secedes from the union. This is the first thing that beguins the civil war.

Lee's army attacks

Jun 25, 1862

Lee's army attacks the "Army of the Potomac" under General George McClellan in a succession of battles beginning at Mechanicsville on June 26 and ending at Malvern Hill on July 1.

Gettysburg address

Nov 19, 1863

Dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery at Gettysburg. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address.

Lincoln for 2nd term

Jun 8, 1864

Abraham Lincoln is nominated by his party for a second term as president.

The end

May 12, 1865

The final battle of the Civil War takes place at Palmito Ranch, Texas. It is a Confederate victory.