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Inauguration
Inaugurated as first Republican president and gives his inaugural address.
It is important because it started Lincolns era as president and he's been known to be one of the most liked presidents.
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Message to Congress about the war
His message to Congress about the war is read in the US Capitol.
This important because it included Congress in on the war.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Approves the establishment of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
This is important because the governement can make sure all products dealing with agriculture are handled properly.
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Reads the first draft of the Emancipation Proclamation
Reads the first draft of the Emancipation Proclamation to his Cabinet.
This is important because it started a basis for freeing the slaves.
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His Annual Message is read
His Annual Message is read before both houses of Congress -
Signs the Emancipation Proclamation
Signs the Emancipation Proclamation, which frees slaves in certain Southern jurisdictions -
Approves the National Currency Act
Approves the National Currency Act, creating a national banking system.
This is important because the new banking system can regulate currency.
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Gives the Gettysburg Address
Gives the Gettysburg Address at the cemetery dedication in Pennsylvania.
This is important because this speech was on site of the bloodiest battles and is one of the best know speeches in American history.
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Inaugurated for a second term
Inaugurated for a second term and gives his inaugural address.
This is important because it gave Lincoln another term to end slavery.
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Issues a call for Army volunteers
Issues a call for 500,000 Union army volunteers.
This is important because this was an attempt to rally up troops for the North.
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