Abraham Lincoln

Born

Feb 12, 1809

Lincoln is born near Hodgenville, Ky

Elected to legeslature

Aug 4, 1834

Lincoln was elected to the Illinois State legislature.

U.S. house of representatives

Mar 4, 1847

Lincoln enters the U.S. House of Representatives.

Wins national fame

Jun 16, 1858

Lincoln Wins national fame in debates with Stephen A. Douglas.

Elected President

Nov 6, 1860

Lincoln is elected President.

Civil War

Apr 12, 1861

The Civil War begins.

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation.

Gettysburg address

Nov 19, 1863

Lincoln gives the Gettysburg address.

War ends

Apr 9, 1865

The Civil War ends.

Death

Apr 14, 1865

Lincoln is shot, he dies the next morning.