| 1809/02/12 |
Abraham Lincoln is born in a single room log cabin on his father's Sinking Spring Farm on Sunday, February 12, 1809. |
Born |
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site |
Hodgenville |
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Abraham Lincoln's Birthday |
| 1812/00/00 |
Friend and school mate Austin Gollaher saves Abe Lincoln from drowning in the swollen Knob Creek, at least that is how he tells it. |
Life |
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Lincoln Boyhood Home |
Hodgenville |
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| 1817/00/00 |
The Lincoln family settle in Spencer County, Indiana, and life in a three-sided structure until a cabin is built. Cabin Site Memorial, believed to have been the third Lincoln cabin, will be home until 1830. |
Home site |
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Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial |
Lincoln City |
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| 1825/00/00 |
In the 1820s, Abraham Lincoln works as a farm-hand and clerk in Mr Jone's store for a dollar a day. The store has been demolished, but the site is across the street from the Jones house. |
Work |
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Colonel William Jones State Historic Site |
Gentryville |
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| 1827/00/00 |
Lincoln defends himself, tried for operating a ferry on the Ohio River without a license, he won |
Defendent |
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Samuel Pate House |
Lewisport |
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The Commonwealth of Kentucky vs Abraham Lincoln |
| 1828/00/00 |
Abe Lincoln launches his first flatboat trip down to New Orleans from Rockport. Lincoln and Allen Gentry built the flatboat, loaded it with apples, corn, hay potatoes and pork, and departed for New Orleans. |
Work |
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Lincoln Pioneer Village |
Rockport |
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| 1831/00/00 |
Abraham Lincoln moves to New Salem, Illinois, and boards briefly at the Rutledge Tavern. Lincoln will make New Salem his hometown until 1837. |
Hometown |
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Lincoln's New Salem Village, IL |
Illinois |
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| 1832/03/00 |
Abraham Lincoln helps to pilot the Talisman, a small steamboat up the river from Beardstown to the New Salem area and back. The work included clearing the river of obstructions and breaking up ice. |
Work |
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Beardstown |
Illinois |
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| 1832/04/00 |
Abraham Lincoln volunteers for service in the Black Hawk War and marches from New Salem to Beardstown, where he was elected captain of his company. The approximate site is marked in Schmoldt Park. |
Military |
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Beardstown |
Illinois |
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| 1832/06/26 |
Abraham Lincoln and fellow Dixon Militia commanded by Captain Jacob M Early, assist in burying the dead at Kellogg's Grove |
Military |
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Kellogg's Grove |
Kent |
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| 1835/09/00 |
Abe Lincoln often sits by the grave of Ann Rutledge, an early sweetheart, reads from a little pocket Testament. "My heart is buried in the grave with that dear girl." - AL |
Life |
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Old Concord Cemetery, Petersburg |
Petersburg, IL |
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| 1836/00/00 |
Illinois Sate legislature meets in the new state house |
Elected Official |
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Vandalia Statehouse |
Vandalia |
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| 1836/09/09 |
The Illinois Supreme Court examines Abraham Lincoln and issue him a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of Illinois. |
Lawyer |
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Abraham Lincoln Receives a License to Practice Law |
| 1837/00/00 |
Abraham Lincoln practices law at county courthouses on the old Eighth Judicial Circuit of central Illinois between 1837 and 1858 |
Lawyer |
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Metamora Courthouse |
Metamora |
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| 1837/00/00 |
Abraham Lincoln practices law at county courthouses on the old Eighth Judicial Circuit of central Illinois between 1837 and 1858 |
Lawyer |
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Mount Pulaski Courthouse |
Mount Pulaski |
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| 1837/07/13 |
Abraham Lincoln introduces a bill in the Illinois Legislature to Establish a State Road from Beardstown to Peterburg, by way of Richmond and Robinsons Mill. |
Work |
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Bobtown, IL |
Illinois |
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| 1837/07/13 |
Abraham Lincoln introduces a bill in the Illinois Legislature to Establish a State Road from Beardstown to Peterburg, by way of Richmond and Robinsons Mill. |
Work |
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Vandalia Statehouse |
Vandalia |
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| 1840/00/00 |
Lincoln begins his final term as a state lawmaker, 1840-1841. |
Work |
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Old State Capitol |
Springfield |
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| 1841/00/00 |
Abe Lincoln sends a field report to the Mercantile Agency on the reliability of certain businessmen. Lincoln's report in the R G Dun and Company archive has been scraped off the page, apparently with a razor blade. |
Work |
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| 1842/11/04 |
Mary Todd marries Abraham Lincoln at the home of Ninian Edwards, Benjamin's brother. Located on S 2nd St, the house was razed in 1917 for the Illinois Secretary of State's office. Couch where Abe and Mary sat during their courtship is at Edwards Place. |
Groom |
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Edwards Place |
Springfield |
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Marriage of Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln |
| 1842/11/04 |
Mary Todd marries Abraham Lincoln at the home of Ninian Edwards, Benjamin's brother. Located on S 2nd St, the house was razed in 1917 for the Illinois Secretary of State's office. Couch where Abe and Mary sat during their courtship is at Edwards Place. |
Groom |
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Illinois State Capitol |
Springfield |
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Marriage of Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln |
| 1843/00/00 |
Abe Lincoln shares a Law offices with Stephen T Logan, 1843-1844 |
Work |
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Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site |
Springfield |
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| 1844/00/00 |
The Lincoln's buy a house, Lincoln home 1844-1861 |
Home |
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
Springfield |
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| 1844/00/00 |
Abe Lincoln and Logan end their partnership, William H Herndon joins Lincoln as a junior partner, 1844-1852 |
Work |
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Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site |
Springfield |
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| 1844/00/00 |
Lincoln spends the night at the Jones House after giving a campaign speech for Henry Clay, the Whig Party presidential candidate |
Visitor |
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Colonel William Jones State Historic Site |
Gentryville |
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| 1845/00/00 |
Abraham Lincoln, as a lawyer, sues Mentor Graham for payment of a $100 debt. Lincoln shows Graham how to pay the debt. |
Lawyer |
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| 1846/04/15 |
A description of one of his own cases by Abe Lincoln is published in the Quincy Whig. |
Author |
The Trailor Murder Mystery |
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| 1847/00/00 |
Abraham Lincoln often speaks at political rallies held at the Montgomery County Courthouse in the 1830s and 1840s |
Orator |
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Montgomery County Courthouse |
Dayton, OH |
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| 1849/00/00 |
Lincoln argues case before United States Supreme Court |
Lawyer |
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Old Supreme Court Chamber |
United States Capitol |
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Lewis v Lewis |
| 1849/05/22 |
Abraham Lincoln receives Patent No 6469 for a system of chambers designed to refloat boats that have run aground. |
Inventor |
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| 1854/10/16 |
If the negro is a man, why then my ancient faith teaches me that 'all men are created equal' and that there can be no moral right in connection with one man's making a slave of another. - Abraham Lincoln, Peoria, Illinois |
Author |
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Peoria |
Illinois |
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Slavery In America |
| 1857/02/13 |
Abraham and Mary Lincoln attended a party hosted by Governor and Mrs Bissell |
Visitor |
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Executive Mansion |
Springfield |
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| 1857/09/00 |
Abraham Lincoln defends a railroad's right to build bridges across navigable rivers. |
Lawyer |
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Government Bridge Site |
Rock Island |
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Hurd et al v The Rock Island Bridge Company |
| 1858/00/00 |
Lincoln-Douglas Debates |
Candidate |
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Old Main, Knox College |
Galesburg, IL |
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Lincoln Douglas 1858 Senatorial Campaign |
| 1858/04/25 |
Lincoln, wearing the photographer's coat, is photographed by Samuel G Alschuler at his studio (lost) in Urbana. The arms on the coat are much too short for Lincoln but they cannot be seen. The Original ambrotype is at Illinois State Historical Society. |
Subject |
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J O Cunningham House, Urbana |
Urbana |
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| 1858/05/07 |
Abraham Lincoln defends 24-year-old William "Duff" Armstrong. This is the only courtroom still in use where Lincoln once practiced law. There is an ambrotype (photograph) of Lincoln the day he won the case. |
Work |
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Beardstown Courthouse |
Beardstown |
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| 1858/06/16 |
Lincoln delivers 'House Divided' speech in Representatives Hall |
Candidate |
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Old State Capitol |
Springfield |
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| 1858/08/12 |
Republican candidate for the US Senate, Abraham Lincoln gives a speech from a platform in Beardstown town square, the site is marked by a plaque across from the courthouse. |
Politics |
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Beardstown |
Illinois |
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Lincoln Douglas 1858 Senatorial Campaign |
| 1858/09/24 |
After an afternoon campaign speech at the County Fairgrounds, Abe Lincoln stays Mayor Boyden and family the night of Sept. 24,1858, |
Visitor |
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Ezekiel Boyden House, Urbana |
Urbana |
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Lincoln Douglas 1858 Senatorial Campaign |
| 1858/10/02 |
Abraham Lincoln makes a campaign speech at the Metamora Courthouse |
Politician |
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Metamora Courthouse |
Metamora |
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Lincoln Douglas 1858 Senatorial Campaign |
| 1859/01/25 |
Abe Lincoln gives a toast to Robert Burns at the Springfield Centenary Celebration of the poets' birth. |
Celebrant |
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Burns Night |
| 1859/08/19 |
During a four-day, three-night stay in Council Bluffs, a few of the townspeople escort Abraham Lincoln to a high-point in the city where he can view the great Missouri Valley, and Mr Pusey introduces Abraham Lincoln to a young surveyor, Grenville Dodge. |
Visitor |
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Lincoln Monument, Council Bluffs |
Council Bluffs, IA |
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American Transcontinental Railroad |
| 1859/10/01 |
Abraham Lincoln gives a speech in Janesville, Wisconsin, and stays at the Tallman residence. Abe leaves his boots outside his second floor guest room down the Hall from William Tallman and his wife Emmeline. |
Guest |
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Tallman House |
Janesville |
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| 1859/10/02 |
Abe Lincoln attends Sunday services at the First Congregational Church (lost) with William and Emmeline Tallman. |
Faith |
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First Congregational Church of Janesville |
Janesville |
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| 1860/02/27 |
Lincoln gives a speech to the Young Men's Republican Union at the Great Hall of the Cooper Union. |
Author |
Cooper Union Address |
Cooper Union |
New York City |
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Cooper Union Speech |
| 1860/03/10 |
Abraham Lincoln gives a speech in Washington Hall at Bridgeport City Hall. Lincoln receives a standing ovation before taking the 9:07 pm train that night back to Manhattan. |
Orator |
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Bridgeport City Hall |
Bridgeport, CT |
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| 1860/05/18 |
The 2nd Republican National Convention, held in Chicago from May 16 to 18, nominates on the third ballot attempt former US Representative Abraham Lincoln of Illinois for President of the United States. |
Candidate |
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Election of President Abraham Lincoln |
| 1861/02/11 |
From the Great Western Depot at 930 E Monroe St, President-elect Abraham Lincoln and his eldest son, Robert, depart Springfield, Illinois for Washington DC. |
Public Office |
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Great Western Depot, Springfield |
Springfield |
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President-Elect Lincoln's Journey to Washington |
| 1861/02/15 |
Lincoln's train will stop in Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and Poughkeepsie before arriving in Peekskill. |
Public Office |
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President-Elect Lincoln's Journey to Washington |
| 1861/02/17 |
Millard Fillmore and his overnight guest, Abraham Lincoln, attend the Unitarian Church in Buffalo. |
Faith |
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Austin-Ticor Building, Buffalo |
Buffalo, NY |
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President-Elect Lincoln's Journey to Washington |
| 1861/02/19 |
At the invitation of former Congressman William Nelson, Lincoln makes a stop in Peekskill and gives a short address from a small platform laid on a baggage car at the railroad depot located at the end of Centre Street (now Central Ave). |
Public Office |
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Peekskill Freight Depot |
Peekskill, NY |
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President-Elect Lincoln's Journey to Washington |
| 1861/02/19 |
On his way to Washington DC, Abraham Lincoln's private train arrives at the Hudson River Railroad station (lost) in Chelsea, New York City. |
Passenger |
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James Farley Post Office |
New York City |
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President-Elect Lincoln's Journey to Washington |
| 1861/02/22 |
President-elect Lincoln delivers a speech at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on George Washington's birthday, February 22. |
Speaker |
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Independence Hall |
Philadelphia, PA |
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President-Elect Lincoln's Journey to Washington |
| 1861/02/23 |
In Baltimore, Allen Pinkerton, Ward Hill Lamon and Lincoln leave undetected from President Street station and move to Camden station. Where, they board another train for Washington. |
Public Office |
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President Street Station |
Baltimore, MD |
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President-Elect Lincoln's Journey to Washington |
| 1861/02/23 |
On the train platform in Washington, Congressman Elihu B Washburne sees his friend and says, "Abe, you can't play that on me." Congressman Washburne then escorts Lincoln to the Willard Hotel. |
Public Office |
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Willard Hotel |
Washington, DC |
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President-Elect Lincoln's Journey to Washington |
| 1861/03/04 |
On the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the 16th President of the United States. |
Public Office |
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Eastern Portico, US Capitol |
United States Capitol |
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Election of President Abraham Lincoln |
| 1861/03/04 |
16th President of the United States: 4 March 1861 - 15 April 1865 |
President |
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White House Executive Residence |
The White House |
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| 1861/03/08 |
The Lincolns host their first levee (reception) at the White House. For more than two hours Abe will shake hands in right good earnest with all comers, at the rate of 25 per minute, or 1500 per hour. "A motley crowd and terrible squeeze," says Ed Bates. |
US President |
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White House East Room |
The White House |
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| 1861/05/25 |
The funeral of Elmer Ellsworth is held. Lincolns are deeply grieved by his death. The President himself accompanies the funeral hearse away from the White House. |
Mourner |
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White House East Room |
The White House |
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| 1861/10/00 |
Lincoln chats with Private Dolph Greely who guards the East Room. Learning Dolph is in Company D of the 19th Mass Volunteer Infantry, Lincoln says to him, "I'll bet your a pack of wildcats." |
US President |
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White House East Room |
The White House |
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| 1862/02/22 |
A grieving Abraham Lincoln visits the remains of his son Willie in the Carroll Family' Vault. Possibly even opening the casket and holding his boy in his arms. |
Grieving Father |
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Oak Hill Cemetery (Washington, DC) |
Washington, DC |
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Death of William Lincoln |
| 1862/03/06 |
Funeral for General Frederick Lander is held at the Church of the Epiphany. |
Mourner |
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Church of the Epiphany |
Washington, DC |
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| 1862/05/23 |
Abraham Lincoln visits Ferry Farm |
Visitor |
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George Washington's Ferry Farm |
Fredericksburg, VA |
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| 1862/06/00 |
Lincolns uses the George Washington Riggs home as a summer home, June 1862 - 1864 |
Home |
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Armed Forces Retirement Home-Washington |
Washington, DC |
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| 1862/07/01 |
President Lincoln signs the Pacific Railroad Act of 1862, establishing the Union Pacific Railroad and providing Federal government support for the building of the first transcontinental railroad. |
US President |
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| 1862/07/08 |
Departing Washington the day before, President Lincoln and a military party arrives at Harrison's Landing on the ARIEL. Lincoln will review General McClellan's corps and divisions of the Army of the Potomac until 9:00pm. |
Union Commander in Chief |
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Berkeley Plantation |
Charles City, VA |
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| 1862/07/22 |
After working on the first draft at his summer cottage, Abraham Lincoln presents the Emancipation Proclamation to his full cabinet. |
Author |
Emancipation Proclamation (Executive order) |
Armed Forces Retirement Home-Washington |
Washington, DC |
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| 1862/10/03 |
President Lincoln confers with General George B McClellan near the Antietam Battlefield. |
Visitor |
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Antietam National Battlefield |
Sharpsburg, MD |
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| 1862/12/06 |
President Abraham Lincoln inspects the USS PASSAIC, a single turreted coastal monitor, with members of his cabinet. |
Commander in Chief |
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Washington Navy Yard |
Washington, DC |
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| 1863/01/01 |
As America approaches its third year of bloody civil war, President Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation declaring "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free." |
Author |
Emancipation Proclamation (Executive order) |
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Slavery In America |
| 1863/02/13 |
President and Mary Todd Lincoln host a reception for General Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren in the East Room of the White House. |
Host |
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White House East Room |
The White House |
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Marriage of Lavinia Warren and Charles Stratton |
| 1863/08/17 |
Some of Shakespeare's plays I have never read, whilst others I have gone over perhaps as frequently as any unprofessional reader. Among the latter are Lear, Richard Third, Henry Eighth, Hamlet, and especially Macbeth. I think nothing equals Macbeth. - AL |
Life |
Macbeth (play) |
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| 1863/11/09 |
President Lincoln watches Booth play Raphael in Charles Selby's "The Marble Heart" at Ford's Theater. Lincoln requested to meet the actor after the play but Booth refused. |
Audience Member |
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Ford's Theatre National Historic Site |
Washington, DC |
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| 1863/11/17 |
President Lincoln signs an executive order that officially designates Council Bluffs the eastern terminus for a Transcontinental Railroad. |
US President |
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American Transcontinental Railroad |
| 1863/11/18 |
At about dusk, President Abraham Lincoln, cabinet members and foreign ambassadors arrive in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. |
US President |
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Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station |
Gettysburg, PA |
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| 1863/11/18 |
During his stay at the home of David and Catherine Wills, President Abraham Lincoln finishes revising the Gettysburg Address in his bedroom. |
Guest |
Gettysburg Address |
David Wills House |
Gettysburg, PA |
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| 1863/11/19 |
President Abraham Lincoln dedicates the Soldiers' National Cemetery. The dais of the dedication ceremony where Lincoln delivered his address was located near today's Soldiers' National Monument. |
Author |
Gettysburg Address |
Gettysburg National Military Park |
Gettysburg, PA |
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Battle of Gettysburg |
| 1863/12/08 |
President Lincoln offers amnesty to any person who will take an oath supporting the Constitution and the Union and pledge to abide by all Federal laws and proclamations in reference to slavery made during the period of the rebellion. |
US President |
Emancipation Proclamation (Executive order) |
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End of the American Civil War |
| 1864/06/21 |
President Abraham Lincoln lands at City Point and visits General Grant in the drawing room of the Appomattox Manor house. Lincoln will also meet a division of US Colored Troops. |
Union Commander in Chief |
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Appomattox Manor, Hopewell |
Hopewell, VA |
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Siege of Petersburg |
| 1864/06/22 |
Gen US Grant and President Lincoln sail up the James River where the President visits Bermuda Hundred in Chesterfield County. |
Union Commander in Chief |
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Town of Bermuda Hundred Historic District |
Chester |
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| 1864/06/22 |
President Lincoln boats up the Appomattox River to Point of Rocks in Chesterfield and tours the Bermuda Hundred defenses of General Benjamin Butler. Lincoln will return to Washington the next day aboard the USS BALTIMORE. |
Union Commander in Chief |
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Point of Rocks |
Chester |
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| 1864/06/30 |
Abraham Lincoln signs the Yosemite Grant Act granting 'to the State of California the "cleft" or "gorge" in the granite peak of the Sierra Nevada Mountains' and 'tracts embracing what is known as the Mariposa Big Tree Grove' |
President |
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Yosemite Valley |
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| 1864/06/30 |
Abraham Lincoln signs the Yosemite Grant Act granting 'to the State of California the "cleft" or "gorge" in the granite peak of the Sierra Nevada Mountains' and 'tracts embracing what is known as the Mariposa Big Tree Grove' |
President |
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Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias |
Yosemite National Park |
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| 1864/07/12 |
President Lincoln, Mary Todd and members of his cabinet visit Fort Stevens. As the President observes the fighting from the parapet, he is fired upon by Rebel sharpshooters, becoming the 2nd sitting president to come under enemy fire. |
Commander in Chief |
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Fort Stevens |
Washington, DC |
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Battle of Fort Stevens |
| 1864/10/20 |
Abraham Lincoln's last proclamation sets "apart the last Thursday of November...to be observed by allas a day of thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God, the beneficent Creator and Ruler of the universe." |
US President |
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First Thanksgivings |
| 1864/11/21 |
A Lincoln writes a condolence letter to Lydia Parker Bixby, a widow who was thought to have lost five sons in the Union Army during the American Civil War. |
Author |
Bixby Letter (Lincoln) |
White House Executive Residence |
The White House |
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| 1865/03/24 |
Abe Lincoln, along with son Tad and wife Mary arrive at City Point aboard the RIVER QUEEN. |
Union Commander in Chief |
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City Point Historic District |
Hopewell, VA |
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| 1865/03/26 |
President Lincoln spends the day traveling up the James River visiting troops at Aiken's Landing in Henrico County. The President rides by horse over muddy roads to visit a division of black troops. |
Union Commander in Chief |
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Varina Plantation |
Varina |
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Siege of Petersburg |
| 1865/03/27 |
Abraham Lincoln travels up the Appomattox River to Point of Rocks in Chesterfield County, where he visits wounded soldiers. |
Union Commander in Chief |
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Point of Rocks |
Chester |
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| 1865/03/28 |
President Lincoln holds a conference with General Grant and others aboard the RIVER QUEEN at City Point. |
Union Commander in Chief |
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City Point Historic District |
Hopewell, VA |
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| 1865/04/02 |
Abraham Lincoln is awakened around 2:00am by a dream of his death. Later, US Grant will send Lincoln a telegram informing him about the complete capture of Petersburg, with 12,000 prisoners and fifty guns taken. |
Union Commander in Chief |
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City Point Historic District |
Hopewell, VA |
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| 1865/04/03 |
Traveling by train to the city of Petersburg, President Lincoln leaves the train and rides by horse to Fort Mahone, where he weeps when he sees dead Union and Confederate troops from the April 2 battle. |
Union Commander in Chief |
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| 1865/04/03 |
US Grant uses the Thomas Wallace House as his headquarters in Petersburg. In the library, Grant has his final meeting with Abraham Lincoln where they discuss the inevitable end to the conflict and the surrender. |
Union Commander in Chief |
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Thomas Wallace House |
Petersburg |
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End of the American Civil War |
| 1865/04/04 |
President Lincoln visits the Confederate White House and sits in President Jefferson Davis's chair. |
Union Commander in Chief |
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White House of the Confederacy |
Richmond |
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Fall of Richmond 1865 |
| 1865/04/07 |
President Abraham Lincoln meets with General G L Hartsuff. District Commander of the Northern forces, Hartsuff was using Centre Hill as his headquarters. |
Union Commander in Chief |
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Centre Hill |
Petersburg |
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Siege of Petersburg |
| 1865/04/08 |
President Lincoln visits the Depot Field Hospital at City Point and then departs for Washington. |
Union Commander in Chief |
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City Point Historic District |
Hopewell, VA |
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| 1865/04/11 |
President Lincoln gives a short speech on Reconstruction, re-admitting Louisiana, the education to children of all races, and extending voting rights to Negros. |
Author |
President Lincoln's Last Public Address |
White House North Portico |
The White House |
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Assassination of Abraham Lincoln |
| 1865/04/12 |
Mr Lincoln speaks with William Bibb for two hours. "I love the Southern people more than they love me. My desire is to restore the Union. I do not intend to hurt the hair of the head of a single man in the South if it can possibly be avoided." AL |
US President |
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White House Executive Residence |
The White House |
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| 1865/04/14 |
Lincoln remarks that he has been urged to visit the theatre this evening, and ask Gen Grant if he would join the party. The General excuses himself, as he has a previous engagement and takes his leave, and some of the others follow him. |
Union Commander in Chief |
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White House Executive Residence |
The White House |
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Assassination of Abraham Lincoln |
| 1865/04/14 |
A bullet strikes Abraham Lincoln in the back of the head and tears through his brain where it lodges behind his right eye. The bullet is on display at the National Museum of Health and Medicine located at 2500 Linden Lane in Silver Spring, MD. |
Victim |
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Ford's Theatre National Historic Site |
Washington, DC |
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Assassination of Abraham Lincoln |
| 1865/04/15 |
American President Abraham Lincoln dies at the Petersen House. |
Died |
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Petersen House |
Washington, DC |
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Assassination of Abraham Lincoln |
| 1865/04/25 |
Abraham Lincoln's funeral train arrives in New York City's Hudson River Station (lost). |
In Memoriam |
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James Farley Post Office |
New York City |
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Funeral of Abraham Lincoln |
| 1865/04/25 |
Lincoln's cortege moves down Broadway, passing the home of Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt (SW corner of Broadway and 14th St, razed) where his 7 year old grandson, Theodore, watches from a 2nd-floor window. |
In Memoriam |
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Union Square Park |
New York City |
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Funeral of Abraham Lincoln |
| 1865/04/29 |
President Abraham Lincoln's funeral train makes a stop in Crestline, Ohio. |
In Memoriam |
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Crestline |
Ohio |
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Funeral of Abraham Lincoln |
| 1865/04/29 |
The body of Abraham Lincoln lays in state at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. By 6 pm more than 50,000 people will pass through the Statehouse Rotunda to see the President in repose. |
In Memoriam |
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Ohio Statehouse |
Columbus |
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Funeral of Abraham Lincoln |
| 1865/05/03 |
Lincoln's body lays in state in Representatives Hall, May 3-4 1865, at the State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. |
In Memoriam |
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Old State Capitol |
Springfield |
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Funeral of Abraham Lincoln |
| 1865/05/04 |
Funeral service for Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois. |
In Memoriam |
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Lincoln Tomb |
Springfield |
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Funeral of Abraham Lincoln |
| 1922/05/30 |
The Lincoln Memorial is dedicated. |
In Memoriam |
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Lincoln Memorial |
Washington, DC |
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Dedication of the Lincoln Memorial |
| 2005/04/05 |
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum opens in Springfield, Illinois. |
In Memoriam |
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum |
Springfield |
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