Failed in
business......................... 1831
Lost election for legislature.............1832
Failed again in business.................1834
Sweetheard died............................1835
Nervous breakdown........................1836
Lost second political race................1838
Defeated for Congress....................1843
Defeated for Congress....................1846
Defeated for Congress....................1848
Defeated for US Senate...................1855
Defeated for Vice President.............1856
Defeated for US Senate...................1858
Elected President............................1860
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