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As a young man, Lincoln had jobs, which consisted of manual labor. He was a railsplitter, and a Flatboatman. When he moved to New Salem, Illinois where he held jobs as storekeeper, postmaster, and surveyor.
He then ran and lost, then ran again for state assembly in Illinois, won, and was reelected, several times.
He then began to study law, and in 1836, at age 25, was licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois. In 1837, Lincoln became a Circuit Lawyer, and travelled throughout Illinois, practicing law. In 1844, he formed a Private Law practice with a partner, William Herndon, and Illinois ablest Lawyer.
In 1847, he was elected to the US House of Representatives, for one single term, and became known for both his opposition to the Mexican War and the institution of slavery. In 1856, he switched Political parties, and ran for the US Senate as a Republican, against Stephen Douglas; Lincoln lost to Douglas.
In 1860, he was nominated for the US Presidency, won, and sworn in as the 16th president, on March 4, 1861
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Abraham Lincoln's profession?
He was a lawyer, scholar and then a politician.
What is Abraham Lincoln's profession?
He was also a professional Surveyor
What was Abraham Lincoln's profession prior to entering Congress?
He was a lawyer
What did William Booth do as a Job?
His profession was an actor at the Ford Theatre where he assassinated Abraham Lincoln.
What was the profession of Abraham Lincoln's assassin John Wilkes Booth?
He was an actor.
What was Abraham Lincoln's profession while he became president?
Lincoln was a successful lawyer in the years just before he became President.
What was Abraham's Lincoln profession?
Before politics, he was an attorney.Abraham Lincoln's dream was one night, he was in a dark room. He woke up and saw a hole in the wall. He looked trough it to see outside. But instead, he saw himself and another man. The man had a gun and shot Honest Abe. Days later, he was at a play in the top seats. He was shot by the same guy he saw in his dream.
What where some of Abraham Lincoln's favorite childhood games?
Abraham Lincoln did not like any kind of games. He was little bit interested in painting. He always wanted to go to school as he was very much interested in studies.
What is Abraham Lincolns full name?
Abraham Lincoln did not have a middle name-- Abraham Lincoln was his full name.
How do you spell Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln
Was Abraham Lincoln?
Yes, Abraham Lincoln was.
What is the name of Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln
