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Abraham Lincoln Born
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Lincolns move to Perry Country, Indiana
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Nancy Hanks (mother) dies
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Runs for Illinois Statehouse
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In Illinois State Legislature
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Gets Law License
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Becomes partner of Stephen T Logan
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Starts own law practice
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In US House of Representatives
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Tom Lincoln dies (Abraham does not attend)
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Abraham Lincoln elected 16th President
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Becomes 16th President
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Confiscation Act
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Emancipation Proclamation goes into Effect
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Gettysburg Address
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General Lee Surrenders for South
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Abraham Lincoln assassinated by John Wilkes Booth
