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Edward Baker Lincoln
1846Mar, 10

Edward Baker Lincoln

Edward Baker Lincoln, American son of Abraham Lincoln (d. 1850)
Edward Baker Lincoln (March 10, 1846 – February 1, 1850) was the second son of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln. He was named after Lincoln's friend Edward Dickinson Baker. The National Park Service uses "Eddie" as a nickname and the name is also on his gravestone.

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    Mexican-American War

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    Sewing machine

    Elias Howe is granted a patent for the sewing machine.
  • 23Sep

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  • 24Sep

    Zachary Taylor

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