He was a member of the Illinois legislature, and a one-term member of the US House of Representatives. He ran for the Senate unsuccessfully against Douglas.
Yes he served one term as a US congressman and three terms in the Illinois legislature.
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Andrew Johnson
president Abraham Lincoln
Although this is often said about Abraham Lincoln, it is not true. For a thoroughly researched essay on Lincoln's real and imagined failures before becoming President, see http://www.snopes.com/glurge/lincoln.asp .
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Abraham Lincoln
It was important because if he wouldn't have became president we would be slaves right na
Lincoln had a successful law practice in Springfield, IL when he was elected president.
Stephen Douglas
Abraham Lihcoln was the president during the US civil war.
During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln
The US Constitution is the "rule of the land". It established three branches of the Federal Government: the judicial, the legislative, and the executive (President). Abraham was elected as the Chief Executive (President) in November 1860.