mar 4, 1860 - Lincoln Elected President
Description:
On November 6th, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected president of the United States of America. Lincoln was the first Republican to become president. The Republican party was made as an anti-slavery party, so naturally, slave owners were angry at his election. This was kindling for the Civil War.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 4, 1860
Now
~ 165 years ago