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Lincoln's Birth
LIncoln was born in Hardin County Kentucky (now LaRue County) -
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The Life of Abraham Lincoln
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Starting his political career
Elected to state legislature (Illinois) -
Married Mary Todd
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U.S. House of Representatives
Elected to the House of Representatives -
Inaugurated as 16th President
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Civil War Begins
Fort Sumter is fired upon, effectively sttarting the Civil War -
Emancipation Announced
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Inaugurated to 2nd term
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Assassinated at Ford Theater by John Wilkes Booth
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Civil War Ends
