What Did Abraham Lincoln do Before He Was President?
Before Lincoln became president, he was a lawyer in Illinois and served in the Illinois State Legislature. He also did a stint as a U.S. Congressman.
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Abe Lincoln was a self-taught lawyer who gained a lot of respect for his honesty and fairness. He also chopped a lot of wood!
Lincoln was a country lawyer and served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Fun fact: Honest Abe wasn't just a lawyer, he was also a postmaster and even ran a general store for a bit!
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