Honest Abe
Abraham Lincolns nickname Honest Abe came from his honesty and decency as a young man while running his store.
Their is legend that the nickname came from his fairness in officiating cock fights but without proof this is just wives tales.
On August 4th, 1834, Abe was elected to the Illinois General Assembly. In 1836 Lincoln was reelected, He also received his license to start practicing law. In 1838 Lincoln becomes the Whig party floor leader.
Family Life
In 1842 Abe married his wife Mary Todd 1846 Lincolns first son Edward Baker Lincoln is born 1850 Lincoln has another son William Wallace Lincoln. 1853 Honest Abe has another son Thomas Lincoln Lincoln and his family lived in Illinois for a while but ended up settling down in Washington D.C.
Leading Up To Presidency
In 1860 Abraham Lincoln is nominated to presidency for the republican party. Lincoln up winning the presidential race
Lincoln Statues
Abraham Lincoln played a major role in the civil war, he appointed most of the commanders of the armies. Abraham also was the lead role in freeing slaves during this period.
Second-Term Success
1864 re-elected as president 1865 Civil war concludes April 11th, 1865 Lincoln makes final speech as president, the speech focused on problems of reconstruction.
Assassination of Lincoln
After Lincoln passed away, the Thirteenth Amendment to the constitution is passed on January 31st, 1865 Slavery was finally abolished
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