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 LincolnShe was the typical

frontierswoman, toothlessand 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 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.

Thomas got remarried after his wife’s death and he preferred his

step son over Abraham.

Formal EducationOr lack there of.

Abraham Lincoln only attended school, classroom teacher setting, for 18

months of his younger life.

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.

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.

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.

Abe Lincoln1830’s-1860’s

1830’s Abraham Lincoln as a Young Man

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

1830’s cont. 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.

1830’s cont. 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.

1840’s Lincoln Marries, Practices Law, Serves in Congress

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.

1840’s cont. 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 1847-1849.

1850’s Law, Politics, Debates

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.

1850’s cont. January 17, 1851

Lincoln's father Thomas dies at age 73 in Coles County, Illinois.

April 4, 1853Lincoln's son Thomas (Tad) Lincoln is born in Springfield, Illinois.

1850’s cont. 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.

The Eighteen Sixties

1860 – A life-changing Year

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.

Springfield Farewell• 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.”

Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address

“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

The Civil War 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 War Continues 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.

Major Issues He Overcame

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.

Emancipation Proclamation

Emancipation Proclamation and what follows

January 1, 1863o 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

Lincoln Retaliates - 1863

"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 and Successes in 1863

Struggleso Lincoln comes down

with smallpoxo Lincoln has a hard

time reestablishing and reorganizing the U.S. Military

Successeso First national

observance of Thanksgiving takes places

o Lincoln dedicates the National Cemetary, Gettysburg

o Confederates Claim Amnesty to the Constitution

His Final Years1864 and 1865

Things are Running Smoothly… or are they?(1864)

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

The Final Days 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

Lincoln’s Memorials

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