he was a successful lawyer
He was a lawyer.
president
He was a lawyer. A very good lawyer
Abraham Lincoln was an attorney in Springfield, Illinois. He also served in the Lower House of the Illinois State Legislature, and he served in the U.S. House of Representatives prior to being elected President in 1860.
Before being elected to the office of President, Abraham Lincoln served in both the state and national House of Representatives. Prior to his career in politics, Lincoln had success in banking and commerce.
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Lincoln was working as a lawyer in private practice before he began his political career. Before he passed the bar, he worked as a clerk, postmaster of Salem, ILL and farm laborer.
It is not required, but someone with no previous career who runs for president has slim to no chance of winning.
Thomas Jefferson's career before USA President was Vice-President. From, Bryan Hollick Raleigh, NC
Abraham Lincoln began his political career in Vandalia, Illinois. He served in the Illinois State Legislature from 1834 to 1842, where he developed his political skills and gained recognition. Vandalia was the state capital at the time, providing Lincoln with a platform to advance his career before eventually becoming the 16th President of the United States.
- When Abraham Lincoln broke off his engagement to Mary Todd - When he chose not to have a position on slavery before he was President - When he was defense attorney and lost a few cases. - When he died. - When he was accused of wanting interracial marriages in the Lincoln-Douglas Debates.
waht was obama career befoer coming the president.........................