Historical figures in Springfield

The atlas holds 3 people and 12 moments here, from 1831 to 1948. The most recorded lives are Abraham Lincoln, Harry S. Truman and Ulysses S. Grant. Among them Jurists, Writers and Political Leaders, across the Cold War and the Industrial Revolution.

Notable people

1. Abraham Lincoln

   from 1831 to 1861

   10 moments here

   American lawyer, Illinois legislator, congressman, and sixteenth president of the United States.…

2. Harry S. Truman

   in 1948

   1 moment here

   Harry S. Truman (1884–1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.…

3. Ulysses S. Grant

   in 1861

   1 moment here

   Ulysses S. Grant was an American army officer, Union commander during the Civil War, and the 18th president of the United States.…

Moments

1. 1831 Departed Springfield on second flatboat voyage Abraham Lincoln
2. 1837 Moved to Springfield to practice law Abraham Lincoln
3. 1838 Addressed the Springfield Lyceum Abraham Lincoln
4. 1842 Married Mary Todd at the Edwards home Abraham Lincoln
5. 1844 Established the Lincoln family home Abraham Lincoln
6. 1849 Returned to Springfield law practice Abraham Lincoln
7. 1858 Delivered the House Divided speech Abraham Lincoln
8. 1858 Campaign speech in Springfield Abraham Lincoln
9. 1860 Worked from the Illinois State Capitol Abraham Lincoln
10. 1861 Departed Springfield for Washington Abraham Lincoln
11. 1861 Colonel with the 21st Illinois Ulysses S. Grant
12. 1948 Lincoln Tomb wreath during campaign Harry S. Truman

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