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∙ 12y agoAbraham Lincoln was a great president and a great leader, so he must have developed his greatness from his former positions… but most of his former positions were flops:
- He ran for the Illinois state legislature in 1832 and lost- he also lost his job.
- In 1833, his grocery business failed. (It took his 15 years to pay off the debt.)
- He was elected to the state legislature in 1834, but he lost races for Illinois house speaker in 1836 and 1838.
- In 1843, he ran for Congress and lost.
- He was elected to Congress in 1846 but lost his renomination bid in 1848.
- In 1849, he lost the race for a land officer.
- He lost the U.S Senate race in 1854 and, in 1856, was defeated for the nomination for a vice president.
- In 1858, he again lost his bid for the U.S Senate.
- In 1860, he was elected president and then reelected in 1864 (and we all know how well that worked out for him).
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∙ 7y agoBefore he passed the bar exam, he worked as a laborer, splitting rails and doing odd jobs. He once sailed a flat-boat down the Mississippi to New Orleans. In new Salem he was the post master and worked as a shop clerk. He became a very successful lawyer . He served one term in the US Congress. He became nationally known for his debates with Stephen A. Douglas as a part of their campaigns for the US Senate.
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∙ 15y agoHe hels office in the Illinois State Legislature 4 times. served one term in the Us Legislature from Illinois.
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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.
What was Abraham Lincoln's jobs before presidency?
Lincoln was a lawyer prior to his presidency.
Why was Abraham Lincoln nicknamed rail splitter?
As a young man, he worked as a railsplitter, among his jobs. Reportedly he was very good at it. When he ran for President, his campaigners advertised his humble background, including his birth in a log cabin and his skill at manual labor.
What are the relations of George Bush and Abraham Lincoln?
Similarities:Bush and Lincoln are both republican. Both have strong ties to the south. Neither were elicted by the majority of the popular vote. Both made plane and public statements about racial and religious tollerance. Both have been active in athletics. Both were Christian men who lives there lives with God in control. Dissimilarities: Lincoln born poor, Bush born rich. Lincoln has less then one year of school and bush collage degree. Lincoln held no office before becoming president, Bust was Govener of Texas. Lincoln was an advid reader, Bush is not. Lincoln was called 'Lincoln' by people around him, Bus is refered to 'President' even in private. Lincoln was alway cerious, Bush is not. Lincoln was a pachant man, Bush has a quick temper. Lincoln's marriage was known as being strained, Bushes is known as being harmonious. Lincoln was a liberal, Bush a consertive. Lincoln believed in a strong federal government, Bush emphasizes states rights and denigrates the role of government. Lincoln never joined a church, Bush is an advid Methodist. Lincoln belives in triffes to protect Americans indistry, Bush belives in free markets even at the loss of American jobs. Lincoln raised tates to pay for the war, Bush is the only president in history to prosicute the war and try to lower taxes.
What were some of jobs Frederick Douglass had acquired?
He worked as an enlistment officer and encouraged President Lincoln to make Emancipation an issue in the Civil War. Also, as most of you already know, he was a leader in regional and national suffrage organizations.
Did Abraham Lincoln have any jobs before he was president?
he was farm worker
What was one of Abraham Lincoln's jobs before he was President?
Lincoln made most of his money as a lawyer.
What were two jobs Abraham Lincoln had before coming president?
Postmaster and surveyer
What jobs did Abraham Lincoln have as a president?
Just President.
What jobs did Abraham Lincoln do after he was president?
ANSWER He did no job because he was assassinated when he was still in charge as President.
What was Abraham linchons jobs before entering the civil war?
what schools did abraham lincoln go to
What is Abraham Lincoin occupation before becoming president?
Lincoln was a lawyer and a highly-paid one before he became president. Before he passed the bar exam he worked as a store-keeper and various odd-jobs.
What jobs did Lincoln have before he was the president?
i love myself
What was Abraham Lincoln's jobs before presidentsy?
Abraham Lincoln worked on a ferryboat as a young man. He also worked as a lawyer, and was very successful.
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.
What were the last three jobs abraham lincoln did?
president basketball player store keeper -lehighton
What was Abraham Lincoln's jobs before presidency?
Lincoln was a lawyer prior to his presidency.
