President Abraham Lincoln, USA

• The Early Years Mr. Lincoln as a youth

• Threat of Secession Thoughts of war

• March 5, 1861 The loss of Fort Sumter and the beginning of war

• July 21, 1861 Bull Run (USA), or Manassas (CSA)

• Army Training McClellan starts training the Army of the Potomac

• February 20, 1862 Heartache at home

• August 1862 Contemplation of emanicpating the slaves

• September 17 to End October, 1862 Antietam: the bloodiest day, relieving General McClellan

• September 22, 1862 Signing the Emancipation Proclamation