Events in 1809

February 12, 1809

Birth of Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was born at Sinking Spring Farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky. Born to Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln, his birth marked the beginning of a remarkable journey from humble beginnings to presidential leadership.

March 4, 1809

Madison's Inauguration

James Madison takes office as the fourth President of the United States in a ceremony at the Capitol Building, marking a significant transition in American leadership and continuing the Democratic-Republican control of the presidency.

March 4, 1809

James Madison's Inauguration

James Madison, one of America's Founding Fathers and key architect of the U.S. Constitution, takes office as the fourth President of the United States following a decisive electoral victory in 1808.