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Biographical Sketch of Abraham Lincoln
A detailed portrait of Abraham Lincoln tracing his Kentucky birth in 1809, frontier upbringing in Indiana and Illinois, self directed education, early work as a river flatboat operator and surveyor, rise in Whig politics, stance on tariffs and slavery, and pivotal roles in Illinois politics leading to national prominence. The account highlights his perseverance, lack of formal schooling after youth, legal career, and decisive actions in the 1846 Congress and 1854 onward campaigns shaping the Republican cause.
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Abraham Lincoln
Hardin County
Kentucky
Virginia
Rockingham County
Society of Friends
Berks County
Pennsylvania
Mr. Lincoln
Meer County
Indiana
Lincoln
Ilinois
Macon County
Hanks
Ohio
New Salem
Menard County
Sangamon County
Henry Clay
Illinois
John Calhoun
Calhoun
Nebraska
Great West
Congress
Texas
Wilmot
Gen. Taylor
LyMan Trumbull
Senate
United States
Douglas
Springfield
Tennessee
North Carolina
Shields
Trumbull