Abraham Lincoln, the President on the five dollar bill and also the penny, is known and remembered for his position as commander and preserving the Union during the Civil war. Lincoln’s goal for war was not to end slavery, but rather prohibit the extension of slavery into newer territories. He became the sixteenth President in the year of 1861 and ended his Presidency in 1865. Lincoln’s strengths as a leader put him, in a high position as President. These characteristics included; “In temper he was Earnest, yet controlled, frank, yet sufficiently guarded, patient, yet energetic, forgiving, yet just to himself; generous yet firm” (qtd. in Abraham Lincoln’s). “He is also remembered for his character and leadership, his speeches and letters,
