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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 on his own, borrowing Law books and Law treatises by Blackstone, and in 1836 at age 25, he obtained a license 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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∙ 11y agoa railsplitter, flatboatman, storekeeper, postmaster, and laywer
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∙ 12y agohe used to work on a farm with is parents before going political
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∙ 11y agohe was a rail splitter and a flat boatman
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∙ 11y agoA penis sucker.
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What are some jobs Abraham Lincoln had during his life?
A penis sucker.
What were aspects of daily life during Abraham Lincoln's lifetime?
Lincoln was the owner of a humorous and wide tolerance.
When was The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln created?
The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln was created on 1924-01-21.
What is the duration of The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln?
The duration of The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln is 2 hours.
What in life made Abraham Lincoln who he is?
no
What is the same between life john fkenedy and Abraham Lincoln?
They both were assassinated while in office during their presidency.
Abraham Lincoln's supported and represented in their life during the Civil War?
He supported the north for he wanted the states to be united.
What kind of acts occurred while Abraham Lincoln was president?
The Civil War happened during Abe's President life
Who wrote 'in the end it is not the years in your life it is the life in your years?
Abraham Lincoln
What was Abraham Lincoln home life like?
troubling.
What is on the tail side of an Abraham Lincoln penny?
Currently it is the Union Shield, in 2009 it was scenes from Abraham Lincoln's life, before that it was the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC.
What are the release dates for The Reprieve An Episode in the Life of Abraham Lincoln - 1908?
The Reprieve An Episode in the Life of Abraham Lincoln - 1908 was released on: USA: 20 June 1908
