He lost 8 prior elections, before winning the Presidential election in 1860. He never lost any Presidential election, and he ran twice, and was elected twice, as President.
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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 ran for president twice, in 1860 and 1864.
Never. He ran twice for US President, and was elected both times.
Abraham Lincoln's wife was named Mary Todd Lincoln. They had a very tempestuous courtship and broke up a few times, but they ultimately married and stayed married. There is no evidence that President Lincoln had any other wife.
Abraham Lincoln was elected as President of the United States on two occasions - he started his first term on March 4, 1861 and his second term on March 4, 1865 - just six weeks before he was assassinated.
The 16th President of the United States was Abraham Lincoln from March 4, 1861 to April 15, 1865. Hannibal Hamlin (from Maine) was Vice President throughout Abraham Lincoln's first term, March 4, 1861 until March 4, 1865. Andrew Johnson (from Tennessee) was Vice President from March 4, 1865 until President Lincoln's death on April 15, 1865.
he moved 3 times when he was a young boy.
he moved 3 times when he was a young boy.