- 12 Feb 1809
- Birth of Abraham Lincoln
- 16 Jun 1858
- During the Republican convention at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, Abraham Lincoln announces his campaign for the Senate with his famous "House Divided" speech.
- 1861
- Abraham Lincoln is the President of the United States.
- 22 Sep 1862
- Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
- 1 Jan 1863
- Emancipation Proclamation
- 19 Nov 1863
- Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address
- 14 Apr 1865
- Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
- 15 Apr 1865
- Death of Abraham Lincoln
- 3 May 1865
- Body of Abraham Lincoln lies in state at Old State Capitol of Springfield