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Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865), the sixteenth President of the United States, successfully led his country through its greatest internal crisis, the American Civil War, only to be assassinated as the war was coming to an end. Before becoming the first Republican elected to the Presidency,... Read enhanced Wikipedia article
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1809
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1865
Place of Birth: Hardin County
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Party: Republican Party, National Union Party, Whig Party
Offices: President of the United States, United States Representative

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Abraham Lincoln appointed governor

Andrew Johnson In 1862 Lincoln appointed Johnson military governor of occupied Tennessee, where he proved to be energetic and effective in fighting the rebellion and beginning transition to Reconstruction.

Andrew Johnson Lincoln appointed Johnson military governor of occupied Tennessee in March 1862 with the rank of brigadier general.

Abraham Lincoln appointed secretary

Anna Ella Carroll Evidence indicates that on the advice of Senator Benjamin F. Wade, chairman of the Committee on the Conduct of the War, Lincoln appointed Edwin Stanton secretary of war in January 1862 to implement the Tennessee River plan.

Abraham Lincoln appointed appointment

William Howard Taft Taft's six appointments to the Court rank (in number) third only to those of George Washington (who appointed the entire Court - but a smaller panel - as the first President) and Franklin D. Roosevelt (who was president for just over twelve years); as well, Taft's appointment of five new justices tied the number appointed by Andrew Jackson and by Abraham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln appointed Nott

Charles Cooper Nott Abraham Lincoln appointed Mr. Nott to the Court of Claims in February, 1865, two months before the President died.

Abraham Lincoln appointed Helper

Hinton Rowan Helper Lincoln appointed Helper as United States consul in Buenos Aires from 1861 to 1866.

Abraham Lincoln appointed Stanton

Andrew Johnson Since Lincoln had appointed Stanton, it was claimed, the applicability of the act had already run its course.

Abraham Lincoln appointed Paddock

Algernon Paddock In 1861, Paddock was appointed by Lincoln as secretary of the Nebraska Territory.

Abraham Lincoln appointed James Speed

Farmington Historic Plantation John and Lucy's son, James Speed, was appointed Attorney General of the United States by Lincoln in 1863.

Abraham Lincoln appointed commander

1864 March 9- American Civil War: Abraham Lincoln appoints Ulysses S. Grant commander in chief of all Union armies.

Abraham Lincoln appointed David Davis

Bloomington, Illinois David Davis, appointed to US Supreme Court by Abraham Lincoln, owner of "Cloverlawn" Mansion

Abraham Lincoln appointed son

Farmington Historic Plantation John and Lucy's son, James Speed, was appointed Attorney General of the United States by Lincoln in 1863.

Abraham Lincoln appointed Mitchell

James Mitchell (American politician) Lincoln appointed Mitchell as Commissioner of Emigration on August 4, 1862.[1] In this capacity he oversaw the establishment of colonies abroad for freed slaves.

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Abraham Lincoln won election

John C. Breckinridge Republican Abraham Lincoln ultimately won the election with Breckinridge in second place.

Politics of the United States Just six years later, this new party captured the presidency when Abraham Lincoln won the election of 1860.

John Bell (Tennessee politician) Abraham Lincoln of the Republican Party won the United States Presidential election of 1860 in the face of a four-way split of the votes.

History of the United States After Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 Election, eleven Southern states seceded from the union between late 1860 and 1861, establishing a rebel government, the Confederate States of America, on February 8, 1861.

Third party (United States) Lincoln won the election with 39.8% of the overall popular vote but 180 electoral votes due to his votes being concentrated in the northern free states.

Abraham Lincoln won majority

History of the United States (1849–1865) Lincoln won a majority of votes in the electoral college, but only won two fifths of the popular vote.

United States presidential election, 1860 Lincoln won an electoral majority without an absolute majority of total popular votes.

Abraham Lincoln won nomination

Abraham Lincoln As an outspoken opponent of the expansion of slavery in the United States, Lincoln won the Republican Party nomination in 1860 and was elected president later that year.

William H. Seward When Lincoln won the nomination, Seward loyally supported him and made a long speaking tour of the West in the autumn of 1860.

Abraham Lincoln won support

History of the United States (1849–1865) Abraham Lincoln won the support of the Republican National Convention after it became apparent that William Seward had alienated certain branches of the Republican Party.

Abraham Lincoln won votes

Confederate States of America Lincoln won more than 60 percent of the vote in that region, losing scarcely two dozen counties.

Abraham Lincoln won Presidency

Freeport, Illinois This enabled Abraham Lincoln to win the Presidency in 1860.

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Abraham Lincoln said something about Taney

History of the United States (1849–1865) Lincoln said that Chief Justice Roger Taney was the first person who said that the Declaration of Independence did not apply to blacks and that Douglas was the second.

Abraham Lincoln said something about Douglas

History of the United States (1849–1865) Lincoln said that Chief Justice Roger Taney was the first person who said that the Declaration of Independence did not apply to blacks and that Douglas was the second.

Abraham Lincoln said something about Independence

History of the United States (1849–1865) Lincoln said that Chief Justice Roger Taney was the first person who said that the Declaration of Independence did not apply to blacks and that Douglas was the second.

Abraham Lincoln said something about Declaration

History of the United States (1849–1865) Lincoln said that Chief Justice Roger Taney was the first person who said that the Declaration of Independence did not apply to blacks and that Douglas was the second.

Abraham Lincoln said something about Kentucky

Border states (American Civil War) Lincoln once said, "I think to lose Kentucky is nearly the same as to lose the whole game.

Abraham Lincoln said something about Virginia

Charleston, West Virginia Abraham Lincoln declared the northwestern portion of Virginia to be returned to the Union, and on June 20, 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state.

Abraham Lincoln said something about Union

Charleston, West Virginia Abraham Lincoln declared the northwestern portion of Virginia to be returned to the Union, and on June 20, 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state.

Abraham Lincoln said something about Constitution

Abraham Lincoln on slavery Before the American Civil War and even on the war's early stages Lincoln said that the Constitution prohibited the federal government from abolishing slavery in states where it already existed.

Abraham Lincoln said something about university

Lincoln Memorial University According to LMU tradition, Abraham Lincoln told General O.O. Howard, a Union Army officer, that he hoped the general would create a great university for the people of this particular region.

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    Abraham Lincoln

    Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was the sixteenth President of the United States. He successfully led the country through its greatest internal crisis, the American Civil War, only to be assassinated as the war was coming to an end.
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    Abraham Lincoln (captain)

    Captain Abraham Lincoln (13 May 1744 – May 1786) was the grandfather of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, a captain of militia during the American Revolution, and a pioneer settler of Kentucky.
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    Abraham Lincoln (disambiguation)

    Abraham Lincoln may refer to: ... Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States of America
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    Sexuality of Abraham Lincoln

    "The sexual life of Abraham Lincoln" by Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com, Jan. 12, 2005 (requires subscription or viewing an ad before reading)
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    Abraham Lincoln and religion

    Abraham Lincoln's religious beliefs are a matter of controversy. Lincoln frequently referenced God and quoted the Bible, yet never joined any church.
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    Abraham Lincoln (film)

    Abraham Lincoln is a biographical film about former American president Abraham Lincoln, released in 1930. It was directed by D. W. Griffith and starred Walter Huston and Una Merkel.
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    Cultural depictions of Abraham Lincoln

    Also parodied as a main character on the show Clone High, Abe is a clone of Abraham Lincoln
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    Abraham Lincoln (Pullman car)

    The Abraham Lincoln is the oldest operable passenger car in the United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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    Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission

    The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (ALBC) is a federally appointed 15-member commission focused on planning and commemorating the 200th birthday of the United States' 16th president.
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    Abraham Lincoln Brigade

    The Abraham Lincoln Brigade refers to volunteers from the United States who served in the Spanish Civil War in the International Brigades. They fought for Spanish Republican forces against Franco and the Spanish Nationalists.

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