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As a young man, Lincoln had jobs, which consisted of manual labor. He was a railsplitter, and a Flatboatman.
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, on his own, and in 1836, at age 25, he obtained a license 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.
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. His career as a lawyer flourished and he began to attract cases outside the state.
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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ReneLincoln had several jobs before he became President. He was a postmaster and store clerk and owner. He was also the Captain of Company A in Black hawk war. He actually did not expect to become captain. He was also a lawyer and congressman, and I think he might have been a senator. Don't hold me to that last one.
As a young man, Lincoln had jobs, which consisted of manual labor. He was a railsplitter, and a Flatboatman.
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 on his own, borrowing Law books and Law treatises by Blackstone, and in 1836 at age 25, he obtained a license 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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What where some of Abraham Lincoln's favorite childhood games?
Abraham Lincoln did not like any kind of games. He was little bit interested in painting. He always wanted to go to school as he was very much interested in studies.
Who is a Famous person last name start with a?
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Was Abraham Lincoln Chinese?
No, Abraham Lincoln was not Chinese.
How is Thomas Lincoln related to Abraham Lincoln?
Thomas Lincoln was the brother of Abraham Lincoln. The Thomas Lincoln that raised the child Abraham Lincoln was not related by blood. He was castrated at ten.
What jobs did Abraham Lincoln have besides being a US president?
Lincoln joined into politics very early. He started trying to get into political positions at the age of 23. He served as a member of the House of Representatives. He was also an attorney.
