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伊立諾於1818年12月3日成為美國第21州
法國人在1600年代宣稱擁有伊立諾的主權,並進一步對這個區域進行探索,進而在此定居。法國人在1763年把這個地區的領土轉交給大英帝國,而後,美國則在1783年時取得這片土地。被暱稱為「林肯之土地」 (Land
of Lincoln) 的伊利諾州,對在1830年來到當地的亞伯拉罕‧林肯這位有名的人民感到相當驕傲。當他以重要決策身份完成將州府從凡德裡雅 (Vandalia) 搬到春田市 (Springfield) 的任務之後,他與社會傑出人士瑪麗‧陶德 (Mary
Todd) 共結連理,並且搬到他的新家正式執業當律師。後來,他又開始了政治生涯,並且在1861年成為美國的總統。不過,林肯並不是伊利諾州唯一的一位知名人士。
The French claimed, explored, and settled Illinois in the 1600s. They passed the territory onto Great Britain in 1763, and in 1783, the United States acquired the land. Nicknamed "Land of Lincoln," the state is very proud of its famous son, Abraham Lincoln, who came to Illinois in 1830. After playing a major role in moving the state capital from Vandalia to Springfield, Lincoln married socially prominent resident Mary Todd, and settled into his new home to practice law and build a political career that would bring him the presidency in 1861. Lincoln was not the only famous citizen of Illinois.
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