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12 Feb 1809
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Birth of Abraham Lincoln
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16 Jun 1858
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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.
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1861
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Abraham Lincoln is President of the United States
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22 Sep 1862
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Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
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1 Jan 1863
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Emancipation Proclamation
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19 Nov 1863
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Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address
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14 Apr 1865
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Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
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15 Apr 1865
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Death of Abraham Lincoln
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3 May 1865
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Body of Abraham Lincoln lies in state at Old State Capitol of Springfield
