When was abraham lincoln elected to congress?

But in 1846, Lincoln was elected to the United States Congress as a Whig and served one term, from December 1847 to March 1849. All of the battles of the Mexican War had been fought and peace negotiations were under way when Lincoln began his term in Congress. read more

Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946. Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860. John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960. The names Lincoln and Kennedy each contain seven letters. Both were particularly concerned with civil rights. read more