The Legacy Of Abraham Lincoln

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A leader is someone who inspire other to be great, knowing what is right. My personnel example would be Abraham Lincoln. He is my favorite President, not only he was the leader of this country, but he raised from poverty to the position with grace and hard works. He taught himself the law by reading William Blackstone’s Commentaries of the Laws of England. Lincoln's distinctively human and humane personality and historical role as savior of the Union and emancipator of the slaves creates a legacy that endures (Abraham Lincoln Biography, 2016). He has met with many disposition during his first term. Disagreement with his general, and cabinet, but yet he did not yield and stand his ground. He has shown the country his believe and willing

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