1852--Electioneered for General Scott.

1854--Won the State over to the Republicans, but by arrangement
transferred his claim to the senatorship to Trumbull. October, debated
with Douglas. Declined the governorship in favor of Bissell.

1856--Organized the Republican Party and became its chief; nominated
vice-president, but was not chosen by its first convention; worked
for the Fremont-Dayton presidential ticket.

1858--Lost in the legislature the senatorship to Douglas.

1859--Placed for the presidential candidacy. Made Eastern tour "to get
acquainted."

1860--May 9, nominated for President, "shutting out" Seward, Chase,
Cameron, Dayton, Wade, Bates, and McLean.

1861--March 4, inaugurated sixteenth President; succeeds Buchanan,
and precedes his vice--Andrew Johnson, whom General Grant succeeded.
Civil War began by firing on Fort Sumter, April 12.

1862--September 22, emancipation announced.

1863--January 1, emancipation proclaimed. November 19, Gettysburg
Cemetery address. December 9, pardon to rebels proclaimed.

1864--Unanimous nomination as Republican presidential candidate for
re-election, June 7. Reelected November 8.