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As a young man, Lincoln had jobs, which consisted of manual labor. He was a rail-splitter, and a Flatboat man. When he moved to New Salem, Illinois where he held jobs as storekeeper, postmaster, and surveyor. He then ran and lost, then ran again for state assembly in Illinois, won, and was reelected, several times. He then began to study law, and in 1836, at age 25, he studied law on his own, and was licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois.
In 1837, Lincoln became a Circuit Lawyer, and travelled throughout Illinois, practicing law. In 1844, he formed a Private Law practice with a partner, William Herndon, and Illinois ablest Lawyer.
In 1847, he was elected to the US House of Representatives, for one single term, and became known for both his opposition to the Mexican War and the institution of slavery. In 1856, he switched Political parties, and ran for the US Senate as a Republican, against Stephen Douglas; Lincoln lost to Douglas.
In 1860, he was nominated for the US Presidency, won, and sworn in as the 16th president, on March 4, 1861.
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Was Abraham Lincoln a cobbler?
Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer before he became president.
Where did Abraham loncoln work before he was the president?
Abraham Lincoln was a shopkeeper and lawyer.
What was Abraham Lincoln's mental disorder?
Abraham Lincoln suffered from depression from time to time. There was a period before he ran for President when he had trouble living a normal life.
Was Abraham Lincoln a soldier or a lawyer?
Before becoming President of the United States, and therefore the Commander in Chief of all the US armed forces, Abraham Lincoln was employed as a lawyer.
What was Abraham Lincoln's occupation before he became president?
Before being elected to the office of President, Abraham Lincoln served in both the state and national House of Representatives. Prior to his career in politics, Lincoln had success in banking and commerce.
Did Abraham Lincoln become a lawyer before he became president?
Yup!! He sure did.
Was Abraham Lincoln a cobbler?
Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer before he became president.
Who was in power before Abraham Lincoln took over?
The President before Abraham Lincoln was James Buchanan.
Who was the President of the United States before Andrew Johnson?
Before Johnson was Abraham Lincoln. Johnson was Lincoln's vice-president.
Did James K. Polk serve as president of the us before Abraham Lincoln?
Polk was president before Lincoln
Careers Abraham Lincoln had before he was the president?
lawyer
Where did Abraham loncoln work before he was the president?
Abraham Lincoln was a shopkeeper and lawyer.
What can be said about the qualifications of Abraham Lincoln to be the US President?
Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer who became a state legislator, then a Congressman before he became President.
Was Abraham Lincoln a vice president before he was the president?
No- his highest office before president was US Congressman.
Which president lost elections eight times before becoming president?
Although this is often said about Abraham Lincoln, it is not true. For a thoroughly researched essay on Lincoln's real and imagined failures before becoming President, see http://www.snopes.com/glurge/lincoln.asp .
What was the era of James Buchanan?
He was President before Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, was.
Did Abraham Lincoln have kids before being president?
yes
