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He first became famous from the Lincoln-Douglas debates when he was running for the US Senate from Illinois against Stephen A. Douglas. His fame was cemented when he became President a few years later, presided over the US Civil War, issued the Emancipation Proclamation, and was assassinated.
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He became famous by leading the Civil War, and being a president.
His liberal views on what was considered 'normal' behavior for the majority of American society at the time ( IE: slavery) were both "shocking" and refreshing.
Humans owning humans was abhorrent to Lincoln and his followers.
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Who is a Famous person last name start with a?
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Abraham Lincoln teeth were made of?
Abraham Lincoln teeth are made of wood.
Who spoke before Lincoln at the gettsburg address?
Lincoln made his famous Gettysburg Address on this occasion.
Abraham Lincoln grandfather was killed by?
Abraham Lincoln's grandfather, also named Abraham Lincoln, was not killed. He died of natural causes in 1786 in Virginia. Abraham Lincoln's father, Thomas Lincoln, was the son of the elder Abraham Lincoln and was the grandfather of the famous president.
Who was Lincoln opponent in the US senate race?
In the famous senate race in which Abraham Lincoln made his name, his opponent was Stephen A. Douglas. The debates from this senate race are known as the Lincoln-Douglass debates.
Who is a Famous person last name start with a?
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Who is more famous Abraham Lincoln or Adele?
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Who is more famous Abraham Lincoln or Bob Marley?
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Why is Abraham Lincoln famous in Kentucky?
Yes, Abe Lincoln was famous because he was.
Was Abraham Lincoln famous for anything?
he made peanut butter ,and jelly sandwhiches
Who is famous that is related to abraham lincoln?
A famous person that is distantly related to Abraham Lincoln is George Clooney.
Why was Abraham lancoln so famous?
Abraham Lancoln was not famous however, Abraham Lincoln was!
Who is more famous Abraham Lincoln or Rihanna?
Abraham
Did Abraham Lincoln live in India?
No, the famous Abraham Lincoln was a resident (and President) of the USA.
Abraham Lincoln teeth were made of?
Abraham Lincoln teeth are made of wood.
When Abraham Lincoln famous?
1767
Did Abraham Lincoln ever make a speech or a short speech?
Abraham Lincoln made many speeches, both short and long. One of the most famous was the Gettysburg Address.
