Learn about the significant occasions in Abraham Lincoln’s life as the 16th President of the United States. Explore the significant events that established Lincoln’s reputation as one of America’s greatest leaders, from his modest origins to his leadership during the Civil War and his sad assassination.
| Event | Date |
| Birth and Childhood | February 12, 1809 |
| Elected to Illinois Legislature | 1834 |
| Marriage to Mary Todd | November 4, 1842 |
| Elected to U.S. House of Representatives | 1846 |
| Debates with Stephen Douglas | 1858 |
| Elected as President of the United States | November 6, 1860 |
| Emancipation Proclamation | January 1, 1863 |
| Gettysburg Address | November 19, 1863 |
| Assassination by John Wilkes Booth | April 14, 1865 |
