Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln Sees Slavery for the First Time

Apr 1, 1828

Lincoln works on a cargo flatboat going to New Orleans. He sees the horrors of slavery for the first time on this trip. after this experience he wants to do something about slavery.

First Politics Job

Aug 4, 1834

Abraham Lincoln is elected to the Illinois State Legislature. This was his first job using law and politics. This job lead to other government positions.

Lincoln Elected to Congress

Aug 3, 1846

Abraham Lincoln is elected to congress as Whig representative from Illinois. He served one term in office but lost support during this time.

House Divided Speech

Jun 16, 1858

Abraham Lincoln gives "House Divided Speech". This launched his campaign and riled northerners against slavery.

Start of Lincoln VS Douglas

Aug 21, 1858

Lincoln and Douglas debate slavery and other issues. The winner of these debates will probably become president. Abe earns many supporters.

Abraham is Elected as President

Nov 6, 1860

Lincoln wins the presidential election. This makes him the 16th president of the United States. This makes the South scared and angry.

Presidential Inaguration

Mar 4, 1861

Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the 16th president of the U.S. This makes the South scared and angry. 2 months before this 7 southern states seceded from the Union.

Emancipation Proclomation

Jan 1, 1863

Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation. This frees all salves in territories held by confederates. It did not free many slaves but furthered the Civil War.

Gettysburg Adress

Nov 19, 1863

Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Adress. The speech dedicates the battlefield as a cemetery. It isn't one of the most famous speeches to this day.

Assasination

Apr 14, 1865

Abraham Lincoln is assasinated by actor John Wilkes Booth. He supported the south and didn't like Lincoln. Less than a year later the 13th amendment is ratified.