Few pairings of presidents would seem to differ more than that of Abraham Lincoln and Richard Nixon. Abraham Lincoln is memorialized as one the greatest presidents the United States has ever had. He led the nation through the bloodiest war in history and ultimately saved the perfect union the country was founded on. In sharp contrast, Richard Nixon is infamous for his Watergate Scandal, in which he lied to America. While Nixon also did much good for the country, he is remembered by the tragedy that surrounds him. Although Abraham Lincoln and Richard Nixon both served presidential terms that had a significant impact on the United States, their moral values, personal lives, and political careers could not have differed more.
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, at Sinking Spring Farm in Kentucky. His family moved to a farm in Knob Creek where he spent the earliest years of his life. Abraham and his sister Sarah attended classes in a log schoolhouse until 1816, when their father, Thomas Lincoln, decided to move to Indiana. After living in Indiana for two years, Abraham’s mother, Nancy Lincoln, died of milk poisoning. A year later, Thomas Lincoln married Sarah Bush Johnston, a widow, with whom Abraham became extremely …show more content…
He was encouraged to run for a position in the state legislature. He ran his campaign in 1832 but was defeated. In his precinct, however, he received 277 out of 300 votes. After his failed campaign, he entered into partnership with William F. Berry for a store in New Salem. The store was ultimately a failure, falling farther and farther into debt. In May 1833, Lincoln was appointed the new postmaster of New Salem. He prepared for his new career by studying diligently. His old partner, Berry, died in 1835, burdening Lincoln with the remaining debt from their failed business. He worked hard to pay off the $1,100, earning him the famous nickname “Honest Abe” (Holzer
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, at Sinking Spring Farm in Kentucky. His family moved to a farm in Knob Creek where he spent the earliest years of his life. Abraham and his sister Sarah attended classes in a log schoolhouse until 1816, when their father, Thomas Lincoln, decided to move to Indiana. After living in Indiana for two years, Abraham’s mother, Nancy Lincoln, died of milk poisoning. A year later, Thomas Lincoln married Sarah Bush Johnston, a widow, with whom Abraham became extremely …show more content…
He was encouraged to run for a position in the state legislature. He ran his campaign in 1832 but was defeated. In his precinct, however, he received 277 out of 300 votes. After his failed campaign, he entered into partnership with William F. Berry for a store in New Salem. The store was ultimately a failure, falling farther and farther into debt. In May 1833, Lincoln was appointed the new postmaster of New Salem. He prepared for his new career by studying diligently. His old partner, Berry, died in 1835, burdening Lincoln with the remaining debt from their failed business. He worked hard to pay off the $1,100, earning him the famous nickname “Honest Abe” (Holzer