IN THIS TEMPLE AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

IS ENSHRINED FOREVER

Began to build this in 1914 but it wasn t finished until 1922.

Abraham Lincoln s Birth

Birthdate:
February 12th, 1809. [today he would 202 years old] Born on a Sabbath. On the sandy floor of a log cabin.

Nancy Lincoln
She was the typical frontierswoman, toothless and withered.

Interesting fact: Nancy used to read and recite Bible stories to her two children, Sarah & Abraham.

Died at the age of 34 from milk sickness . Had her children brought to her side. There were no nurses to help her. Abraham Lincoln was only 9 years old at the time of her death.

Thomas Lincoln

Thomas got remarried after his wife s death and he preferred his step son over Abraham. Thomas was a hard worker. He was a farmer, builder, a carpenter, and did every other thing a frontiersman at the time did.

Was never much of a father to him. When Abraham was only a baby, they moved because of disputes over land titles.

Formal Education
Or lack there of. Abraham Lincoln only attended school, classroom teacher setting, for 18 months of his younger life. He was only sent to school by his mother. He relented his father for not sending him to school, and also relented his father because he had no formal education. While working with his father, his mind would wander, and all he wanted to do was read books and learn about politics, law and things he saw to be important. Abraham s family and neighbors thought of him to be lazy. Strived to learn.

Because Lincoln did do hard labor with his father, it is believed that due to this experience he had strong feelings against slavery.

Informal Education
The work he performed with his father and his community. Reading books on his own looked down on by his family and neighbors, because he was so tall and built to do physical labor. Bible teaching from his mother. Rode on ships down rivers and helped with trading. Took part in a military militia. He was elected to be captain during this time and saw it as one of his greatest accomplishments. With the ties he made in the military, and in his hometown, he began his political career with support. Got a license to be a lawyer from self teachings.

Lincoln was only human suffered from syphilis.

1830s-1860s

In 1830 the Lincoln family moved into Illinois Appointed Postmaster in 1833 In 1832 Lincoln briefly served in the Black Hawk War. This would be his only military experience

1832 dates his first political speech. In the same year, Abe Lincoln announced his candidacy for the state legislature. On a platform favoring improvement of the Sangamon River, change in usury laws, and universal education.

Continuing to educate himself (informally), he read law books and in 1836 he was admitted to the bar. In 1837 he moved to Springfield, Illinois to take up a law practice. Lincoln served in the Illinois legislature from 1834-1841, as a member of the Whig Party.

On November 4, 1842 Lincoln married Mary Todd in Springfield, Illinois. Lincoln took on many sorts of legal cases, from civil matters to defending those accused of murder.

Lincoln traveled throughout parts of Illinois as a lawyer, "riding the circuit." In 1846 Lincoln won election to Congress in as a Whig. While serving in Washington he opposed the Mexican War. Lincoln served as a US Representative from 18471849.

Lincoln concentrates on his law practice in the early 1850s. He and his partner take on many cases, and Lincoln gains a reputation as a formidable courtroom advocate.

January 17, 1851 Lincoln's father Thomas dies at age 73 in Coles County, Illinois. April 4, 1853 Lincoln's son Thomas (Tad) Lincoln is born in Springfield, Illinois.

Lincoln challenges Senator Stephen Douglas of Illinois over the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 Lincoln runs for the Senate seat held by Stephen Douglas in 1858. In 1858 Lincoln and Douglas engage in a series of seven debates throughout Illinois. The subject of each debate is slavery. Lincoln loses the election, but seems poised for greater things.

Lincoln begins his tour of the U.S. for his campaign He receives the nomination for President on May 18th Lincoln becomes the first Republican President of the United States on November 6th.

Leaves for Washington February 11, 1861 Brings knowledge that he has gained from his life in Springfield with him.

My friends No one, not in my situation, can appreciate my feeling of sadness at this parting. To this place, and the kindness of these people, I owe everything. Here I have lives a quarter of a century, and have passed from a young to an old man. Here my children have been born, and one is buried. I now leave, not knowing when, or whether ever, I may return, with a test before me greater than that which rested upon Washington. Without the assistance of that Devine Being, who ever attended him, I cannot succeed. With that assistance I cannot fail. Trusting in Him, who can go with me, and remain with you and be every where for good, let us confidently hope that all will yet be well. To His care commending you, as I hope in your prayers you will commend me, I bid you an affectionate farewell.

I am loth to close. We are not enemies, but friends We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battlefield, and the patriot grave, to every living heart and hearthstone, all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union, when again touched, as surely the will be, by the better angels of our nature.

March 4, 1861- He is Inaugurated

April 12, 1861 Fort Sumter is attacked After 3 months of attacks and battle, Lincoln presents a war message, the message of July 4, 1861.

The origin of the Civil war is traced from the differences between the North and South. The issues fought over included slavery, southern states lack of political weight, states rights, etc.

January 11th, 1862 Secretary of War resigns. He quickly rushed to find a new s.o.w. and two days later, he names Edwin Stanton. Beginning in April, Lincoln focused on meeting the Generals in the Southern States and campaigning for an end to the war.

January 1, 1863
o Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation which frees all slaves

in the United States.

February 1863
o Lincoln establishes a system of national banks.

July 4, 1863
o General Grant forces the surrender of the Confederate Army in

Vicksburg

"That for every soldier of the United States killed in violation of the laws of war, a rebel soldier shall be executed; and for every one enslaved by the enemy or sold into slavery, a rebel soldier shall be placed at hard labor on public works."

Lincoln becomes very angered with the Civil War Situation While this statement was more than likely unnecessary, it was very successful in getting the attention of the Confederates.

Struggles
o Lincoln comes down

Successes
o First national

with smallpox o Lincoln has a hard time reestablishing and reorganizing the U.S. Military

observance of Thanksgiving takes places o Lincoln dedicates the National Cemetary, Gettysburg o Confederates Claim Amnesty to the Constitution

1864 and 1865

February 22 Lincoln is again endorsed by the Republican National Committee March 14 He orders the draft March June the number of battles increase and worsen June 8 The Union Party nominates Lincoln for President June November battles continue November 8 Lincoln is re-elected President of the United States

March Lincoln delivers the Second Inaugural Address April 9th General Lee surrenders to General Grant April 11th Lincoln speaks on rebuilding the Union 146 years ago tomorrow Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth

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